Tenders/Design and System Integration Partner

Design and System Integration Partner

Ministry of Defence
Published: May 28, 2026
Updated: Jun 15, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Project Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 70.0 million.

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 services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. 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

The Design and Systems Integration partner will act as the custodian of the TacNet design on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), fulfilling many of the functions traditionally done by a technical Design Authority (DA) whilst the MOD maintains ultimate control over the system design.
It will also manage the integration of additional situational awareness capabilities and equipment into the TacNet “family” of capabilities, maintaining impartiality and distance from third party suppliers who may form part of the supply chain.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 28, 2026. Last refreshed 14 days ago. Reference: 050214-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence has issued 932 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 43 currently open and 692 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 6 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: June 29, 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 050214-2026 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 Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £70,000,000 - £70,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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Key Details

Estimated Budget
£70,000,000 - £70,000,000
Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
050214-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Ministry of Defence
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Contact

Contact Person
Kate Pelechata

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