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Defence Equipment and Support, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a “Procurement of support services for the Type 31 Combat Management System” contract to Thales UK Limited (Thales) for in-service support to the Thales TACTICOS combat management system installed on five Royal Navy Type 31 Frigates and at the Portsdown Technology Park Shore Integration Facility.
TACTICOS is a proprietary combat management system, combining sensor control, picture compilation and weapon control. The contract will ensure system-designer support for future software integration, defect rectification, updates and future hardware changes, maintenance and obsolescence management.
The contract will be for six (6) years, with options to extend for a further two (2) years and have an estimated value of £116,000,000 exclusive of VAT.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thales UK | 00868273 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | MP LINK Nick Thomas-Symonds— Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £116,000,000 initial term | Thales UK | active |
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Government spending data: This supplier has received £787,729,067 in 2,147 payments (over £25k) from Ministry of Defence, Department for Transport, Home Office, Welsh Government, UKRI and 1 more public bodies (2014-05-30 to 2026-07-31). View full payment history →