Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b97-09fb-7374-a8b5-1c9343ff3b6d/httpswwwcontractsmoduk awardedGBnegotiated without publication procedure # https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 23 Nov 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## About this tender Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Surface Ships Combat Systems Group (SSCSG) Real-time Combat system Open Data Enablers (RECODE) In-Service Support (ISS) ### Background The Surface Ships Combat Systems Group Delivery Team which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is intending to place a contract with BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd (BAES) for In-Service Support of Combat Management Systems (CMS), BAES Shared Infrastructure (SI) & Networks for Royal Navy platforms, Land-Based Test Sites & training sites as well as the installation of SI Version 3 on Type 45 Destroyers. The platforms in scope include Type 23 Frigates, T45, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier, Landing Platform Dock, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Type 26 Frigates & support for the hosting infrastructure on the Type 31 Frigates to enable the hosting of the Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Integrated Capability (MEWSIC). A CMS is a multi-layered system, comprising of component parts, products & individual equipment which all work together to provide situational awareness & lethality to the operator. The CMS covers: CMS Software & Hardware, and Hosting Infrastructure through SI & Combat System Networks. CMS equipment is made up of a series of discrete sub-systems, fully integrated together to provide the interface from which Operators can achieve a platform’s Decide & Enable capabilities. Integration & configuration management is performed at the system level to ensure interoperability across the respective sub-systems. ### Duration of Contract & Cost The total duration of the contract will be 8 (eight) years consisting of an initial 5 (five) year period, with 3 (three) years of options to extend the duration. The contract shall have a total estimated value of £287.634m (two hundred & eighty-seven million and six hundred & thirty-four thousand pounds sterling) exclusive of VAT. Read full description ## CPV classification Computer network servicesCommand, control, communication and computer systems Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-03877f-2022-11-23T09:30:52Z [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-03877f-2022-11-23T09:30:52Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMinistry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)[SectorMore IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Conversion Practices Victim Support Service Cabinet Office 26 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-5185-7210-a3de-97f0755b17f4/conversion-practices-victim-support-service)[Managed IT and Cyber Security Service Provider - Pre-Qualification (Stage 1 of 2) North East Autism Society 16 days left 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b64-89dd-73ff-bc94-37e3bb26b0b8/managed-it-and-cyber-security-service-provider-pre-qualification-stage-1-of-2)[Chelmsford College Website tender Chelmsford College 23 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-9bee-700b-bcdb-72f4fb33f65f/chelmsford-college-website-tender)[Fixed Asset Management System Education Authority 26 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-a8d2-722b-9bd9-d2163edbc1b5/fixed-asset-management-system)[Company Information Database Subscription Competition and Markets Authority 28 days left 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-cb97-73f9-a426-6075848d2921/company-information-database-subscription)[Investment Appraisal and Proposition Development Support York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority 14 days left 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-66e2-7081-934b-dc921ca518d7/investment-appraisal-and-proposition-development-support)