---
title: "The Provision of OBSIDIAN Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# The Provision of OBSIDIAN Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "The Provision of OBSIDIAN Support." This procurement is an open procedure targeting military defence services, specifically for the support, maintenance, and training of the OBSIDIAN Electronic Surveillance system used by the Field Army. The initial contract will cover the period from September 2026 to April 2028, with key dates including future notice communication by 13th July 2026. The gross contract value is £2,850,624, with a net value of £2,375,520.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in military defence services. Companies with expertise in electronic surveillance systems, particularly those offering support, maintenance, and training, are in an advantageous position. The requirement for compliance with Ministry of Defence safety and environmental standards highlights the need for experienced, quality-focused providers. Competitive businesses capable of ensuring full operational availability and meeting the connectivity requirements for both deployed and home base operations will be well-suited to successfully bid for this opportunity.

## Notice

This procurement seeks a 20-month support, maintenance, and training contract for the OBSIDIAN Electronic Surveillance (ES) system, a critical Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) exploitation capability used by the Field Army. The contract will run from September 2026 to April 2028. The contractor will provide full in-service support, including routine maintenance, break/fix repairs, and software and firmware updates. The contract also includes annual trainer recertification, user training, secure connectivity support for deployed and home base operations, OEM liaison, engineering assurance, and quarterly performance reporting. Suppliers must ensure full operational availability of OBSIDIAN systems, compliance with MOD safety and environmental standards, and delivery of all training and connectivity requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059802-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,375,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75221000 - Military defence services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 11:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059802-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059802-2026
  25th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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