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UK2 - Provision of a Computer Aided Dispatch System for SBA emergency services in Cyprus.
Command
control
communication systems
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CY
Published value
£135,000
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: Ministry of Defence: "UK2 - Provision of a Computer Aided Dispatch System for SBA emergency services in Cyprus.". Published status: planning. Published value: £135,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Ministry of Defence | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planning No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £135,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Ministry of Defence
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Ministry of Defence. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
1.9%Historical Average
Competition Density
2Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
British Telecommunications PLCTop vendor: 52% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 245 active published awards; 24 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| British Telecommunications PLC | 1 win | £83,200,000 |
| Rowden Technologies Ltd | 1 win | £20,703,891 |
| Janes Group UK Limited | 1 win | £17,500,000 |
| kpmg LLP | 1 win | £8,100,000 |
| THE COLLEGES' PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | 1 win | £7,238,140 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityMinistry of Defence | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanning | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT | Last source update15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationCommand, control, communication systems, Data storage services, Industry specific software development services, Medical software package, Software supply services, Software-related services | ||
Delivery area CY | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05f61a | ||
What is being bought
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) Commercial Branch seeks a single supplier capable of delivering an online Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) solution to integrate all emergency services operating within the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) on the island of Cyprus, including fire, police, ambulance, and customs & immigration.
The service must be fully operational and effective for use within Cyprus, supporting the unique requirements of the SBAs.
The CAD solutions must enable real-time coordination, communication and situational awareness for UK SBA emergency services. It should provide a unified platform for dispatch, tracking and communication across all blue light agencies, including SBA Customs & Immigration.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The supplier must provide a solution that meets the following capabilities:
1. A unified dashboard that enables real-time tracking of internet-connected devices (e.g. smartphones and tablets) across all emergency services. The dashboard must identify which service assets are assigned to.
2. A mobile application compatible with Android and iOS, deployable across staff and mobile resources. The application must support communication, location tracking and operational commands. It should also enable audio communication and integrate with body-camera or video equipment to enhance functionality.
3. instant on-screen features, such as:
- live video streaming from a caller's device without requiring an app download
- location data such as GPS for missing persons
- Secure management of media attachments via SMS
- Real-time text chat with multi-language translation
- Delivery of operational commands through messaging and through audio
- Audio communication alongside body-camera or video support.
4. Simple onboarding and setup, including bulk user creation for all services and integration with Microsoft Azure Active Directory for Single Sign-On (SSO)
5. Training options for key users and administrators, delivered remotely or face-to-face/
6. API integration through RESTful API for data exchange, analytics dashboards, and triggering CAD functionality.
7. Integration with drones and third-party devices, supporting RTMP streaming in up to 4K UHD quality, accessible via the CAD dashboard and mobile app.
8. Support and maintenance, providing at least remote assistance via telephone and email.
NON-FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The supplier's solution must provide:
1. Secure cloud storage that will be hosted in the UK, with provision of a minimum capacity of 0.5 TB and three-way replication for data protection.
2. Full compliance with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security standards and the GDPR.
3. High availability and built-in resilience to ensure continuity of critical operations, prevent data loss, and maintain service through multi-server connectivity.
ADITIONAL DATA & SERVICE LIMITS
The solution must include:
1. Provision for at least 250 high-priority SMS messages per month.
2. Support for one concurrent RTMP video stream per agency at any given time.
3. A minimum of 0.5 TB of secure, replicated cloud storage hosted in UK data centres.
COMPLIANCE
The solution must meet the following information security and data protection standards:
1. Adherence to Ministry of Defence (MOD) information assurance requirements and protective marking policies.
2. Full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for handling personal and sensitive data.
3. Certification or compliance with ISO 27001, the international standard for Information Security Management, covering data protection and risk management (or a demonstrably equivalent standard).
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £135,000
15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT - Status changed to planning
15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT - Official notice release published
15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT - Buyer information updated
15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplanningPublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT - Procedure published
15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT - engagement
13 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT · scheduledThis notice has been published as one component of a market-testing exercise. The Authority is seeking responses from potential suppliers that hold the necessary capabilities to fulfil this requirement as descrbed in this notice. After reviewing the high-level statement of requirements described on this notice, if suppliers believe they can fulfil the requirements, this should be expressed in writing to the email address below: UKStratCom-Comrcl-BFC@mod.gov.uk Any enquiries relating to this requirement should be sent to the email address above.
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Ministry of Defence
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZDocuments (1)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 15 Dec 2025, 17:03 GMT
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |