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Published 24 Oct 2025, 12:14 BST

Official UK procurement notice

In-Service Support of Platform Data Management Systems

Official notice

Authority: Defence Equipment and Support (Central government)

ServicesDirect awardAbove thresholdDefence & security
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Repair & Maintenance (50)Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services (63)
+1 moreArchitecture & Engineering (71)
 Delivery: UK
Contract value (direct award)£16,666,667≈ £2.0m / year · £20,000,000 inc. VAT
Award in standstill Not publishedno call for competition
Award (standstill) to Ultra Maritime
Contract term 8 yrs 6 moends 31 Dec 2035 · up to 31 Dec 2037 with extensions · starts 1 Jul 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Authority intends to renew contract CSA/3049 from 1 July 2027 with Ultra Electronics Command and Sonar Systems for in-service support of PDM systems. Equipment managed includes PDM/INA outfits fitted to Type 23 Frigates (PDM2), Single Role Minehunter (PDM3), Vanguard Class Submarines (PDM4) and Fort Victoria (RFA) (PDM5). The PDM system receives inputs from platform navigation sensors and outputs data to navigation and weapon systems. The planned duration is 8.5 years (July 2027 to Dec 2035) with two 1-year options. Estimated value £20M inc VAT. Only the supplier can deliver this requirement within the timeframe without risk to RN operations.

CPV: Navigation equipment · Navigation services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 8 yrs 6 mo
Contract period: 1 Jul 2027 – 31 Dec 2035 (8 yrs 6 mo) · up to 31 Dec 2037 with extensions
Delivery: South West
Extensions: Extension options published
34933000 Navigation equipment63724000 Navigation services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Defence & security
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
24 Oct 2025, 12:14 BST
Last source update
14 Nov 2025, 12:09 GMT
Authority reference
715655450
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-073931
Latest notice
Transparency notice (UK5)
Classification (CPV)
Navigation equipmentNavigation services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d355 Find a Tender
Why no open competition

Single Suppliers Intellectual Property Exclusive Rights; Single Suppliers Technical Reasons; Defence Security Operational

Published justification

The contract will be awarded under Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. Ultra Electronics Command and Sonar Systems is the Design Authority for PDM systems and holds exclusive intellectual property rights for the design, software and test infrastructure. The supplier alone has the specialist knowledge and equipment to maintain and update these systems. For interoperability and safety reasons, only this specific PDM equipment can be supported, and only the supplier can deliver changes in line with Navy Command requirements. This contract is necessary to maintain operational capability and readiness of RN and RFA vessels.

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
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Timeline

24 Oct 2025 → 1 Jul 2027 · 4 dates
  1. Planning notice published362 days ago
    24 Oct 2025, 12:14 BST
  2. Next notice expected361 days ago
    24 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  3. Latest notice published341 days ago
    14 Nov 2025, 12:09 GMT
  4. Today
    21 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 253 days
    1 Jul 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Oct 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    24 Oct 2025, 12:14 BST
    UK1
  2. Pipeline notice published
    24 Oct 2025, 14:26 BST
    UK1
  3. Transparency notice published
    14 Nov 2025, 12:09 GMT
    UK5
  4. Status changed to complete
    14 Nov 2025, 12:09 GMT
  5. Contract signature expected
    2 Mar 2027, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
Published amendments (1)

The expiry date of the Pipeline Notice has been amended to correct an administrative error in the original notice. The new date accurately reflects the intended procurement timeline.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1some still in standstill
Awarded value £16,666,6671 award exc. VAT
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Ultra MaritimeSME1 Jul 2027 – 31 Dec 2035Options: Two additional 1-year options are available.£16,666,667—Standstill

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Defence Equipment and Support

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PVRL-5831-GLMM MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, South West, BS34 8JHContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Ultra Sonar Systems LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 14355663 Knaves Beech Business Centre , Loudwater, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East, HP10 9UTContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender