---
title: "Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d8f1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8f1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of initiating a tender process titled "Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1". The procurement, through an open procedure, seeks to provide essential data services critical for the operation of C4ISR systems across Royal Navy units. Located in the UK and set to begin contractually from 1st April 2027, this process involves a comprehensive contract period that extends until 31st March 2030, with a possible extension to 31st March 2031. The procurement's future notice date is set for 7th September 2026, allowing interested parties to prepare submissions accordingly.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering specialist technical support in database management and modelling, essential for the Royal Navy's "Through Life Capability Management" services. It's particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in data services and a comprehensive understanding of Royal Navy operational needs are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which involves the provision of mission-critical operational encyclopaedic reference data and digital product libraries.

## Notice

Navy Command (NC) requires the delivery of fully authenticated, validated, and current Mission Critical Operational Encyclopaedic Reference Data and digital product libraries. These data sets are essential for the operation of C4ISR systems across frontline Ships, Submarines, and other Royal Navy Units. To fulfil its mission, Data and Information Support (DIS) requires specialist technical support to deliver the specialist outputs.. This includes provision of expert support in database management, modelling, and a comprehensive understanding of the Royal Navy's operational needs. Such expertise ensures the effective delivery of "Through Life Capability Management" (TLCM) services, encompassing the capture of Fleet information requirements, data management, and system application support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072759-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,550,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 13:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072759-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072759-2026
  31st 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

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