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In-Service Support of Platform Data Management Systems

Defence Equipment and Support · Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 11:36.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Ultra Sonar Systems Ltd

Matched by number
Published award value
£16.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 14355663
Location
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UKJ13, HP10 9UT, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV34933000 — Navigation equipment
  • CPV63724000 — Navigation services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
715655450
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
direct
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Why this procedure was chosen
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.

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
068241-2025
Description
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.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025, 23:59

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
singleSuppliersIntellectualPropertyExclusiveRights
Entry 2
Id
singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons
Entry 3
Id
defenceSecurityOperational

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2035, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2027, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2037, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34933000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Navigation equipment
Entry 2
Id
63724000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Navigation services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
068169-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
24 Oct 2025, 12:14
Entry 2
Id
068241-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
24 Oct 2025, 14:26

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PVRL-5831-GLMM
Name
Defence Equipment and Support

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK12
Country
GB
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS34 8JH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
MOD Abbey Wood

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PVRL-5831-GLMM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Laura Harding
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-14355663
Name
Ultra Sonar Systems Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ13
Country
GB
Locality
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Postal Code
HP10 9UT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Knaves Beech Business Centre , Loudwater

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
14355663
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Title
In-Service Support of Platform Data Management Systems
Status
pending
Has Options
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71356000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical services
Entry 2
Id
34933000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Navigation equipment
Entry 3
Id
50200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Value

Amount
16,666,666.67
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
20,000,000

Options

Description
Two additional 1-year options are available.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
073931-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK5
Description
Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
14 Nov 2025, 12:09

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-14355663
Name
Ultra Sonar Systems Ltd

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
2 Mar 2027, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2035, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2027, 00:00

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS34 8JH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05d355-2025-11-14T12:09:44ZPipeline notice on Find a Tender ·