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Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data

Ministry of Defence(buyer)

Published
Published 31 July 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 11 December 2026 (28 days left)

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Overview

The Ministry of Defence is seeking technical support services for Navy Command to deliver authenticated, validated, and current mission-critical operational encyclopaedic reference data and digital product libraries. The scope encompasses database management, modelling, and Through Life Capability Management services, including Fleet information requirements capture and system application support for C4ISR systems. The contract has an estimated value of £7,400,000, with submissions due by 11 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£7,400,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
31 July 2026
Questions by
20 November 2026
Deadline
11 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Data services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

3

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 32% received only one.

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  • Financial
  • Technical

Market context

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£132,000

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Ministry of Defence in the last 12 months

219

contracts awarded, worth £862,570,179 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    6 November 2026

  2. Tender Update

    6 November 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    6 November 2026 · 1 document

  4. Prior Information Notice

    31 July 2026

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