---
title: "715884522 - DOBUS Core Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# 715884522 - DOBUS Core Contract

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

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process is managed by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the "715884522 - DOBUS Core Contract" for cyber security services. The contract involves a Defence Out of Bounds Update Service (DOBUS), providing managed cyber security patch acquisition, assurance, hosting, and distribution across Defence networks. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method set as a direct award. The contract's value is approximately £4.9 million, with services anticipated to commence on 31st July 2026 and run until 31st July 2031. The procurement is classified under network management software services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cyber security, particularly those experienced in network management services and handling sensitive information at OFFICIAL and SECRET classifications. Businesses with strong capabilities in secure hosting, repository management, and comprehensive cyber resilience solutions will find this opportunity particularly compelling. Companies prepared to assure high availability and performance in Defence environments are ideally suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their credentials and visibility within the defence sector.

## Notice

Provision of the Defence Out of Bounds Update Service (DOBUS), a managed cyber security patch acquisition, assurance, hosting and distribution service for Defence. The requirement includes the operation and maintenance of a secure and accredited platform for the acquisition, verification and distribution of software and firmware patches and updates across Defence networks. Services include secure hosting, repository management, service desk support, out-of-hours assistance, performance reporting, governance, security compliance, change management and continuous service improvement. The Supplier shall provide a highly available service supporting Defence systems operating at OFFICIAL and SECRET classifications, ensuring timely access to trusted patch content to support cyber resilience and vulnerability remediation across Defence. Subject to contract approval, the Authority's intention is to award this requirement via Direct Award. Further details will be published in due course through the UK5 Transparency Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066797-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066797-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066797-2026
  15th 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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