UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

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).

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.

Supply of Spares, Repairs, Post Design and Technical Services of Hoses, Pipe Engineering Work and Valves (HPV) for Royal Navy Vessels

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.

Compliant and Ethical Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL)

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.

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.

Provision of a Hawk TMk1 Synthetic Training Facility (HSTF) at RAF Valley for a four year period.

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.

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.