Scope
Reference
715728477
Description
The Protect Delivery Team, part of DE&S UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) requires a new contract to provide a continuation of services for ASH software. ASH is software for the electronic Render Safe Procedure (RSP) for Ordnance Munition & Explosives (OME). A delay to the replacement capability for ASH has resulted in the ASH Out of Service Date (OSD) to be extended and therefore a new Contract for the continuation of ASH In-Service Support is required. The Contract duration will be for a maximum period of 5 years (3 years plus x2 1-year options) with a total estimated contract value is £2,734,048.8 (Inc VAT) or £2,278,374 (Ex VAT).
Total value (estimated)
- £2,278,374 excluding VAT
- £2,734,048 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72300000 - Data services
- 48731000 - File security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 48750000 - Storage media loading software package
- 48771000 - General utility software package
- 48782000 - Storage management software package
- 48783000 - Content management software package
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 February 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Maia Harris
Email: Maia.Harris135@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government