The Provision of OBSIDIAN Support

Ministry of DefencecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf9Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£2.4m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

25 Jun 2026

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Description

This procurement seeks a 20-month support, maintenance, and training contract for the OBSIDIAN Electronic Surveillance (ES) system, a critical Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) exploitation capability used by the Field Army. The contract will run from September 2026 to April 2028. The contractor will provide full in-service support, including routine maintenance, break/fix repairs, and software and firmware updates. The contract also includes annual trainer recertification, user training, secure connectivity support for deployed and home base operations, OEM liaison, engineering assurance, and quarterly performance reporting. Suppliers must ensure full operational availability of OBSIDIAN systems, compliance with MOD safety and environmental standards, and delivery of all training and connectivity requirements.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf9
Total value
£2,375,520 excluding VAT
£2,850,624 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 30 Apr 2028
Main category
services
CPV classifications
75221000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure