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title: "Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC) 26 - 28"
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# Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC) 26 - 28

Buyer: Ministry of Defence  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de95

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence procured software support services for the Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC), a cyber-threat analysis capability focused on detecting and disrupting nation-state cyber threats, digital espionage and automated influence operations. The service analyses data across platforms to identify how digital tools and artificial intelligence are used against democracies. The requirement is classified as defence services as well as software support. Delivery is based in Bristol, under Defence Digital, with the wider capability operating within Microsoft Global Affairs and Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs. This is a specialist defence and cybersecurity requirement rather than general IT support, and is relevant to organisations working on threat intelligence, cyber operations, digital espionage analysis, influence operations or software supporting these activities.

The procurement has been awarded through a restricted, selective procedure. Evaluation was based on lowest price. One bid was recorded, submitted electronically, and the contract was awarded to Microsoft Ltd under the GCA Framework. The contract was signed on 1 April 2026, has a value of £26,641,224.60, and runs for 730 days. The award is active and the contract is active. The Ministry of Defence is the buyer. The procurement relates to a single requirement delivered in Bristol, with no separate lot awards recorded. The selected supplier is not using subcontractors. This outcome shows that the requirement was competed on a price-only basis within a restricted process and that Microsoft Ltd was the successful supplier.

For suppliers assessing future Ministry of Defence demand, this procurement demonstrates a substantial requirement for specialist cyber-threat analysis and supporting software capability. Credible competitors would need to understand nation-state cyber threats, digital espionage and automated influence operations, and be able to analyse data from multiple platforms. Experience identifying the misuse of digital tools and artificial intelligence against democratic institutions would be directly relevant. Suppliers would also need to operate effectively in a defence environment and support a capability based in Bristol. The restricted route and price-led evaluation indicate that organisations should be able to meet defined technical requirements while presenting a competitive cost. The single recorded bid and award to Microsoft Ltd show the strength of the incumbent’s position and the scale of capability required.

## Notice

Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC) Focus: Detects and disrupts nation-state cyber threats, digital espionage, and automated influence operations. Placement: Operates under Microsoft Global Affairs and Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA).Role: Analyses cross-platform data to expose how digital tools and AI are weaponized against democracies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075057-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,641,224 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Ministry of Defence |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Microsoft Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075057-2026

## Provenance

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