Live tenders / Ministry of Defence
Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data
What the buyer is asking for
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.
How this is scored
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- priceFinancialFull details of the Financial Evaluation criteria and scoring are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
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What you must already have
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- economic
Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
- technical
Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
- Buyer
- Ministry of Defence
- Value
- £7,400,000
- Submission deadline
- 11 Dec 2026, 10:00 GMT (33 days left)
- Enquiry deadline
- 20 Nov 2026, 10:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by
- 18 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract start
- Not stated
- Contract end
- Not stated
- Category
- services
- Lots
- 1
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- CPV codes
- 72300000
- Legal basis
- 2023/54
How contested is this?
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Timeline
4 published dates · Europe/London
- Tender notice published2 days ago6 Nov 2026, 10:49 GMT
- Clarification questions byin 12 days20 Nov 2026, 10:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 33 days11 Dec 2026, 10:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 72 days18 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
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Notice history
4 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender
- Pipeline or early engagement notice31 Jul 2026, 14:22 BST072759-2026
- Tender notice6 Nov 2026, 10:45 GMT105570-2026
- Tender updated6 Nov 2026, 10:47 GMT105572-2026
- Tender updated6 Nov 2026, 10:49 GMT105576-2026
Payment terms
Payments to be made in accordance with Terms & Conditions. Full details are included in the Invitation to Tender document.
How to bid
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