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title: "Provision of SITAWARE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c806"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Provision of SITAWARE

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c806

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of SITAWARE", a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software suite aimed at enhancing battlefield management capabilities. The tender falls under the defence and security category and was executed through a direct award method due to technical exclusivity and strategic operational requirements. The awarded contract, valued at £95,714,000, is set to run from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031. This procurement was deemed necessary under the Procurement Act 2023, with justification outlined in Schedule 5, addressing the unique technical expertise required from Systematic Software Engineering Ltd, the awarded supplier based in Farnborough, United Kingdom.

The direct award to Systematic Software Engineering Ltd creates significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in defence software and systems integration. With an estimated value of nearly £96 million, the contract emphasises the importance of technical capability and compatibility with existing military infrastructure, making it ideal for businesses with a strong background in military-grade software and support services. Companies capable of providing additional licensing and tasking support are likewise positioned to benefit, expanding their operations within the defence sector, particularly through niche offerings that align with national security requirements.

## Notice

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software suite

### Procurement Information

Army, part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a five-year enterprise licence contract to Systematic Software Engineering Limited to support the Army's SitaWare Battlefield Management Software. The contract will have an estimated value of PS95,714,000.00 (Ninety -five million and seven hundred and fourteen thousand pounds). This procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justifications specified in paragraph 6 and 7 of Schedule 5 apply. Systematic is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for SitaWare and is therefore the only supplier with access to the product's technical design information. Only Systematic can provide the level of technical support and training required to safely operate, maintain, and evolve the Army's current SitaWare-based capabilities. There is therefore an absence of competition for technical reasons, only Systematic have the necessary technical expertise, knowledge and capability to deliver the requirement at the standard required. Moving to a different supplier would result in incompatibility with existing systems and create disproportionate technical, operational, and organisational difficulties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065030-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,571,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,571,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSTEMATIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065030-2026
- 9 Jul 2026 at 17:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064933-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065030-2026
  10th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064933-2026
  9th July 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

## Provenance

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