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Open to joinDynamic purchasing systemUnited Kingdom

YPO - 001218 Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems

Issued by YPO · via UK Contracts Finder

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Published
20 Apr 2026
Open to join until
12 Feb 2029, 23:55 UTC
Value
GBP 500,000,000
Reference
YPO001-DN679014-74159963
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Defence & Security
Type
goods

This notice was amended 6 times

Details changed after publication. Re-check the official notice before bidding.

  • Submission deadline changed from 23 Feb 2029, 23:59 UTC to 12 Feb 2029, 23:55 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 12 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 12 Feb 2029, 23:55 UTC to 23 Feb 2029, 23:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 12 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 23 Feb 2029, 23:59 UTC to 12 Feb 2029, 23:55 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 10 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 12 Feb 2029, 23:55 UTC to 23 Feb 2029, 23:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 7 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 23 Feb 2029, 23:59 UTC to 12 Feb 2029, 23:55 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 7 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 12 Feb 2029, 23:55 UTC to 23 Feb 2029, 23:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 7 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.

At a glance

YPO in United Kingdom has published an open-admission purchasing arrangement in defence & security: “YPO - 001218 Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems”. Suppliers can apply to join until 12 February 2029. The stated value is GBP 500,000,000. Quote reference YPO001-DN679014-74159963 in any correspondence with the buyer. 4 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 29 notices from this buyer since 2026, 29 of them currently open. There are 78 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Contracts Finder, not through FreeTender.

Details

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Critical Incident and Public Safety Software / Systems. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The DPS will cover the period from 13th February 2024 to 12th February 2029. Suppliers can apply to join throughout DPS duration.

This update to the contracts finder notice is due to a change in e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and bid. The new e-tendering portal to access the documents is http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome.

YPO also re-confirm the start and end date for this DPS in line with transitional arrangements under the Procurement Act 2023

Context for bidders

We hold 29 notices from YPO, going back to February 2026 — 29 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics and Agriculture & Food. There are 78 open Defence & Security tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 845 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this defence & security opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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