Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data

Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Value
£7,400,000
Closes
11 December 2026
Where
Portsmouth
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Ministry of Defence's Navy Command wants a supplier to provide checked, accurate and up-to-date reference data and digital reference libraries used by the Royal Navy's ships, submarines and other units. The work also includes specialist support in database management, modelling and understanding Royal Navy operational needs, to help manage the lifetime of naval capabilities. The estimated value is £7,400,000.

What the buyer wants

• Deliver fully authenticated, validated and current mission-critical operational reference data and digital product libraries for Royal Navy systems • Provide expert technical support in database management and modelling • Support Through Life Capability Management, including capturing Fleet information requirements, data management and system application support

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The notice does not name a specific certification or security requirement, but it calls for specialist expertise in defence operational data and a good understanding of Royal Navy needs on a contract worth £7.4 million, so a small business without an established track record in naval or defence data work would most likely be ruled out.

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How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

Where to apply

The notice doesn't name a website for bids. Ask the buyer how to apply, using the contact on the official notice.

Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at NAVYFD-COMRCL-ProcureTeam@mod.gov.uk.

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