Space portfolio and ISTARI Industry Day – Monday 29th June
This industry day will be delivering an update on the National Armament Directive’s (NAD’s) Space portfolio landscape, providing an overview of the planned work and developments within the organisation’s purview across all Space Capabilities.
The day will also specifically focus on ISTARI (Space Based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Industry Day and include a briefing from the Authority to Industry, aimed at providing an up-to-date report on the scope, vision and context status for the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) ISTARI programme.
ISTARI is the overarching programme initiated to deliver the UK’s Space Based – Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) end-to-end requirements. ISTARI will cohere, integrate and adopt various Operational Concept Demonstrators (OCDs) to deliver an ‘in-service’ ISR capability under one programme, delivering UK sovereign, Defence-controlled, continual, resilient, timely, pervasive, and flexible observations across the globe, augmenting capabilities owned and developed by key allies.
Following previous briefings and announcements, this Industry Day will endeavour to contextualise the Authority’s requirements and objectives in the aftermath of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), creating a forum in which to collaborate and engage on various aspects of ISTARI, offering valuable insight and an opportunity to introduce or reacquaint yourselves with the various stakeholders aligned to this programme.
In addition to this, we also welcome a guest speaker from the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formerly Crown Commercial Service), who will enlighten attendees on the nascent Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (STS DM) (RM6370). The STS DM aims to unlock opportunity through increased flexibility and enhanced commercial mechanisms inherent to the PA23 regulations. As a key stakeholder in its design and implementation, the STS DM has been specifically created as the team’s primary route to market and acts as an evolutionary successor to the Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Framework (RM6235).
Project SENSOREM – Military Base Perimeter Security
Introduction:
The Authority is inviting request for proposals from industry to deliver a scalable and sustainable Defence site surveillance capability under Project SENSOREM. Project SENSOREM forms part of a wider MOD effort to improve site protection and critical infrastructure through the integration of modern, technology enabled security solutions.
The following general conditions should be noted:
- The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is for the Authority to gather information for the approach and procurement strategy for Project SENSOREM.
- The Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise until the Tender Notice is issued.
- All costs associated with producing a response are the sole responsibility of the respondent.
-The team will manage the process in an open and transparent manner, ensuring that participation or non-participation in the Preliminary Market Engagement will not give advantages or disadvantages to any supplier, nor impact their eligibility for future procurement processes.
- All information provided by respondents shall be treated as commercially sensitive and not shared with any third parties.
- Announcements will also be published on Find a Tender Service (FTS).
Please click on this link to access the document:
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61069
This procurement seeks to competitively appoint a suitably qualified Design Organisation (DO) to provide through‑life design authority, engineering assurance, configuration management, and technical documentation support for the Ordnance Quick Fire 13‑Pounder ceremonial guns operated by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
View 7-notice timelineLatest notice released 3 Jul 2026
DefenceTender 3 notices
BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - ENGINES
Provision of Design, Production and Maintenance services for BBMF Engines. The BBMF Integrated Support Arrangements Programme (BISAP) aims to deliver a consolidated cost-effective long-term solution for the provision of support to the BBMF Core Engines, Power Plant and Propulsion System Ancillary Equipment (excluding Propellers) under a BISAP-Engines Contract.
The anticipated requirement will include an integrated solution for the supply of:
• Design & Production Services. Provision of Design, Production, Engineering and Technical Support utilising MOD-approved organisations.
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services. Support to provide serviceable engines with sufficient flying hours and calendar life to meet the Authority’s requirements.
• Supply Chain & Component Availability Services. Provision of parts, consumables, components and ancillary equipment, with specific stock levels to be maintained.
• Provision for Maintainer Training. Develop courseware and provide training for RAF maintainers.
• Project Management. Including performance, cost and risk management, supply chain management and air safety and quality management.
Defence Equipment and Support19 Aug 2026WAC-602919
* Please note this change notice updates the notice published on 2nd March 2026 with a revised briefing date. *
Since the publication of Preliminary Market Engagement – LIOS – 708004450, the Authority has been engaging with the current service providers to develop a structured approach to LIOS that ensures the Authority’s support requirements are met, while designing the Operating Model (Op Model) for LIOS.
The Authority is pleased to announce that this workstream has matured substantially since the publication of the PME notice and, in line with the notice, is now in a position to hold a Teams brief to update the registered suppliers on the Operating Model, and opportunities for involvement in further Preliminary Market Engagements in due course. This brief is proposed to be held on 16 April 26, and a briefing pack will be made available prior to the session.
Please send expressions of interest in attending the teams brief and receiving the associated briefing pack to des-leliosmultiusermailbox@mod.gov.uk. The Authority will provide joining instructions and a specific teams link closer to the briefing date.
Please note all dates listed in this advert are indicative and may be subject to change.
Defence Equipment and Support30 Sept 2026WAC-570218
View 3-notice timelineLatest notice released 30 Sept 2026
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FC BISA In Service Support Contract
The FC BISA ISS contract establishes a requirement to deliver comprehensive in-service support for the Army’s fire control systems (FC BISA, FCA, and BPD) through to their planned out-of-service date of 2035. This includes Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), software maintenance and updates to ensure continued compatibility with BCIP infrastructure, hardware and engineering support, and integrated logistics functions such as helpdesk services, obsolescence management, configuration control, and technical documentation. Additional requirements cover safety, security, quality management, training support, and ad hoc or post-design services, ensuring the system remains safe, operational, and aligned with evolving battlefield and security needs.
The estimated value of the contract is £42.7 million (excluding VAT), categorised as a Category C project and governed under the Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR) 2014. The requirement will be supplied through a Direct Award to CGI IT UK Ltd under the Procurement Act 2023, reflecting their role as the incumbent developer and support provider. Delivery will follow an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), detailed evaluation, and negotiation process, resulting in a contract structured over four years with four optional one-year extensions. The strategy includes key enablers such as a robust Intellectual Property Rights approach, performance incentives, provision of Government Furnished Assets, and formal contract management arrangements to ensure effective delivery and value for money.
UK MOD wishes to understand market current technology readiness levels regarding Complex Geometry Body Armour specific body armour solutions, including but not limited to; hard armour plates, soft armour filler, and
tactical vests/carriers.
Please see link to PME Questionnaire:
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61075
Phoenix 3 Quoted Rental Framework: Transport Services
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting in capacity as Agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) under project Phoenix 3 are seeking to establish and operationalise a new Quoted Rental Framework Agreement (Transport Services).
The intended new Defence and Security Open Framework requires the provision of the following vehicle types for operations within the UK;
Coach with driver
Coach self-drive
Freight vehicles with driver
Freight vehicles self-drive
Taxi, Chauffeur, and Medical Taxi with driver.
These services will be required to support the Authority's White Fleet and their associated operations.
The opportunity to bid for incumbency on the framework is open to SMEs across the UK.
UK2 - Lancaster Radiators: Manufacture and In-Service Support
The Authority intends to procure a supplier with design capability, to manufacture, test, and deliver replacement coolant radiators for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster aircraft (PA474), together with associated technical documentation, certification, and in service support.
The requirement comprises of replicating the original design standard , using modern day equivilance where necessary, to enable the production of six (6) replacement radiators, including two (2) spares, using a “design from pattern part” approach due to the absence of original drawings. The replacement units must be airworthy, compliant with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulatory requirements, and demonstrate equivalence in fit, form, and function to the existing.
The contractor will be responsible for:
Substantiation, qualification, and production of the radiators.
Provision of production drawings, design rationale, testing (e.g. pressure, fatigue, NDT), and a Declaration of Design & Performance.
Manufacture and delivery of all units in accordance with an agreed schedule as per negotiations
Supply of Special to Type Containers for transport and storage of each
Provision of certification (e.g. Certificates of Conformity) and compliance with quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001/AS9100 or equivalent)
Delivery of in service support artefacts, including a Bill of Materials, Initial Provisioning List, maintenance documentation, and recommended tooling and consumables to support continued airworthiness to an Out of Service Date of 2035 (with potential extension to 2040).
All goods are to be delivered to RAF Coningsby, UK, and must integrate seamlessly with the existing aircraft systems and coolant specifications.
To provide a fully managed service for the collection and disposal or destruction of Specialist Waste, including Radioactive Waste for the National Armaments Directorate within the Ministry of Defence as well as for certain Declarers at other UK locations. The service will primarily cover Great Britain, with occasional collections in Northern Ireland. This will be a fully managed service. It will include administration and a customer interface delivering a compliant and cost-effective solution.
The service scope includes transportation, storage prior to disposal and final disposal of waste.
Types of waste to be managed include, but are not limited to:
Specialist Waste: Body Armour, Visors, Stab Vests, Surveillance System components, cryptographic equipment, classified paper waste, discarded equipment.
Radioactive Waste: broken dials, dials painted with radioactive materials, thorium coated lenses, tritium light sources or beta lights. Dials, watches and compasses. Valves and cockpit gauges.
To provide a fully managed service for the collection and disposal of Hazardous and General Waste for the National Armaments Directorate within the Ministry of Defence as well as for certain Declarers at other UK locations. The service will primarily cover Great Britain, with occasional collections in Northern Ireland. This will be a fully managed service. It will include administration and a customer interface delivering a compliant and cost-effective solution.
The service scope includes supplying appropriate storage media for waste collection, transportation, storage prior to disposal and final disposal of waste.
Types of waste to be managed include, but are not limited to:
Hazardous Waste: contaminated rags, sludge, contaminated water and oil, solvents, clinical and dental waste, pharmaceutical waste, and POPs waste.
General Waste: wood, paper, plastic and tyres.
Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support (ISS) - UK1
The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through Sense, Decide and Communicate (SDC) – Command and Control, Target, Navigation and Communications (C2TNC), intends to procure a follow on contract for the support, sustainment, and installation of Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN), Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), and Submarine fleets.
Please note: The information contained in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is provided solely for information and transparency. Further details will be issued in future notices.
715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is exploring options to procure a replacement Firefighting Helmet & Communication System (FFHCS) for use aboard Royal Navy vessels. The helmets are expected to integrate with existing personal protective equipment, radio systems, and ancillary equipment.
PPA supports multiple defence areas by delivering and sustaining systems that generate energy, provide propulsion, and enable cross-cutting auxiliary functions aboard naval vessels, including domestic, fire and rescue, and catering systems.
Please note: This UK1 Pipeline Notice is for information only. Further details will be provided in a subsequent notice if the opportunity progresses.
The Disposition Management System (DMS) is a programme that runs off the Salesforce platform, it allows the tasking of items for disposal across the Front Line Commands (FLC) to be actioned directly with the contractors that Defence Recycling and Disposals Team (DRDT) manage through their framework agreements. DRDT require combined support for an existing system built on the Salesforce Platform in addition to development of existing and new functionality within the system to facilitate DRDT operations. The needs for both Support and Development are detailed in the Statement of Requirement.
Provision of Contractor Logistic Support for the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS)
The TNDS is a suite of 5 - 6 secure, high performance modern workstations that host the UK Network Design tool. They operate TNDS software, this enables the output of the many necessary file formats to enable inclusion of assets into member networks.
TNDS remains essential for generating legacy Common File Format (CFF) load files required by platforms to operate alongside partner nations, safely. This requirement will endure, and continue to rely on CFF until at least 2030.