Planned procurement · Notice 092966-2026
The Provision of OBSIDIAN Support
- Value
- £2.4m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 18 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2029
In plain English
Ministry of Defence is seeking a contractor to provide 24 months of support, maintenance and training for the OBSIDIAN Electronic Surveillance system used by the Field Army, running from January 2027 to January 2029. The work covers routine maintenance, break/fix repairs, software updates, trainer recertification, user training, secure connectivity support and quarterly performance reporting, valued at £2,375,520.
Good fit for: Specialist defence electronics firms with experience supporting military electronic surveillance or EMS systems and MOD security clearance.
- Must ensure full operational availability of systems
Suppliers must ensure full operational availability of OBSIDIAN systems, compliance with MOD safety and environmental standards
- Must comply with MOD safety and environmental standards
compliance with MOD safety and environmental standards, and delivery of all training and connectivity requirements
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What the buyer says
This procurement seeks a 24-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 January 2027 to January 2029. 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.
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 1 Oct 2026.
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