Scope
Reference
715742453
Description
The requirement is for two and a half years of contract cover beginning on 1 Apr 2026, with up to two optional extension periods, up to a total of four and a half years for provision of ongoing software licencing, software maintenance and repair services, and for bespoke software and applications that make up the GOTHIC Aeronautical Production and Mercator Cartographic Productions System (MCPS).
The support service is to cover maintenance of the respective systems, ongoing modifications and upgrades to the Gothic APS and MCPS code.
Optional on site engineering support is required on a call-off by day basis for training (development and delivery) and software enhancements. The procurement is also to cover a support desk service for logging and managing service requests for assistance with the licensed software and to resolve faults, and is to include support in resolving suspected defects and application support.
The estimated contract value is for the maximum contract duration of four and a half years, including all optional call-off items.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,611,397 excluding VAT
- £3,133,676.40 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 19 September 2028
- Possible extension to 19 September 2030
- 4 years, 5 months, 19 days
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72250000 - System and support services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
28 February 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC), Defence Intelligence, Greenhill House, Room 13, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Faringdon Road
Shrivenham
SN6 8LA
United Kingdom
Email: UKStratCom-Comrcl-DI@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government