Tenders/Army Directorate of Digital, Security and Intelligence Industry Engagement Event 2026

Army Directorate of Digital, Security and Intelligence Industry Engagement Event 2026

Ministry of Defence

Published: Aug 19, 2026

Updated: Aug 19, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, security and defense and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Important: This event is intended to support engagement and information exchange between the Army's Directorate of Digital, Security and intelligence (D DSI) and industry. It is not a procurement activity, and attendance will not provide any organisation with a competitive advantage or preferential treatment in relation to any current or future commercial opportunities. The Dir DSI is bringing together industry partners with its senior leaders to shape the future of the digital environment for our war-fighters. We will cover: 1. The challenge: 1.1 How do we enhance 1.2 Security against emerging Threats 1.3 Information systems, intelligence, surveillance, and decision-making capabilities to the war-fighter 1.4 Cyber and electromagnetic activity on the battlefield 2. The Framework: 2.1 What are our Digital standards and how we conduct system integration 2.2 How we deliver Army digital services 3. Areas of opportunity: 3.1 Artificial Intelligence- enablement and governance 3.2 Sensor to effector network (ASGARD) 3.3 Building resilience across systems and operations On the day you will: 1. Gain insight into Army's future digital direction 2. Explore collaboration opportunities with key stakeholders 3. have the opportunity to take part in 1:1 sessions with senior leaders to discuss mutual priorities and challenges. 4. Hear directly from our 2* Director of Digital, Security and Intelligence (Dir DSI) This is an opportunity to understand where we are heading, and how industry can play a role in delivering the next generation of secure, resilient digital capability.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 078949-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence has issued 1,146 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 66 currently open and 828 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 7 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 078949-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.