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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 072759/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK1: Pipeline Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
National registration number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Postal address: NCHQ, Whale Island
Town: Portsmouth
Postal code: PO2 8BY
Country: United Kingdom

Email: NAVYFD-COMRCL-ProcureTeam@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1
Reference number: 715883482

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
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.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
6,660,000
Value (excluding VAT)
5,550,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
72300000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-04-01 00:00
End
2030-03-31 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2031-03-31 23:59
Extended duration
4 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-09-07 23:59

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-07-31 14:22