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🛡️   Defence & Government Sector

When Failure
Is Not
An Option

bitConcat engineers high-assurance, safety-critical software for UK defence contractors, government bodies, and public sector organisations. 25 years of trusted delivery under the highest expectations for security, reliability and compliance.

UK Headquartered & Incorporated
Defence Sector Track Record
NCSC Framework Aligned
G-Cloud & CCS Ready
ISO 27001 Framework
NDA Engagements Available
Our Approach

Security-First.
Zero Compromise.

In defence and government, there are no second chances. Our engineering philosophy is built around this reality — every decision made with security, resilience and compliance as first principles.

01

Security by Architecture

Security is designed into every system from the first line — never retrofitted. Zero-trust, least-privilege, defence-in-depth.

02

Verified at Every Stage

Rigorous testing, assurance and audit processes built into delivery. Evidence trails, not assumptions.

03

UK Governance Accountability

Headquartered in Manchester. Full accountability under UK law, with nearshore delivery options available.

04

Discretion as Standard

We understand the sensitivity of defence and government work. NDA engagement is standard practice, not an exception.

⚠️ A note on case studiesDue to the sensitive nature of our defence and government engagements, we operate under strict NDAs. The case studies below are deliberately anonymised. We are happy to discuss our track record in confidence during a briefing call.
Core Capabilities

What We Deliver

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Safety-Critical Systems

Applications where failure has real-world consequences. Rigorous validation, formal verification approaches and DO-178C / IEC 61508 awareness.

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Secure Command & Control

Communications, coordination and situational awareness systems engineered for high-pressure, high-stakes operational environments.

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Intelligence & Data Platforms

Secure data aggregation, processing and analytics platforms. Classified data handling, air-gapped deployments and cross-domain solutions.

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Government Digital Services

GDS-aligned digital services for central and local government. Public-facing platforms built to accessibility, security and performance standards.

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Defence Supply Chain Systems

Procurement, logistics and supply chain management platforms for defence prime contractors and their supply chains.

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Compliance & Audit Systems

Regulatory compliance management, audit trail systems and governance platforms for defence and public sector regulatory requirements.

Track Record

Anonymised Case Studies

All engagements are NDA-protected. These summaries represent real delivered programmes — details available under NDA upon request.

UK Defence — Prime Contractor

Secure Communications Platform for Operational Deployment

Architected and delivered an encrypted C2 communications system for a UK defence prime, deployed in a multi-country operational theatre.

Zero security incidents across 18 months live operation
Delivered on programme and within budget
Full NCSC and JSP compliance
Public Sector — Central Government Body

Legacy System Replacement — National Data Platform

Migrated a critical national data processing system from legacy infrastructure to a secure, modern cloud architecture with zero service interruption.

Zero downtime migration — 100% data integrity
60% reduction in operational running costs
GDS and WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
Defence Supply Chain — Tier 2 Contractor

Multi-Site Logistics & Compliance Management System

Safety-critical logistics and compliance tracking system supporting a 6-country operational deployment for a Tier 2 MoD contractor.

Zero unplanned downtime over 3+ years
Passed MoD supply chain security audit
Integrated with 4 legacy government systems
How to Engage

Procurement Pathways

We support a range of procurement and engagement routes to suit your organisation's governance requirements.

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G-Cloud Framework

Available through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud framework, simplifying procurement for central government and public sector bodies.

CCS / G-Cloud Ready
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Formal Tender & ITT Response

We respond to formal invitations to tender, providing full technical proposals, security accreditation evidence and delivery plans.

ITT / RFP Support
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Direct Appointment

For urgent or sensitive requirements, direct appointment under appropriate thresholds. We can mobilise rapidly when time is critical.

Rapid Mobilisation
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Subcontract to Prime

We work as a trusted subcontractor to defence prime contractors, bringing specialist secure software capability to large programmes.

Sub-Contractor Available

Request a Briefing

All enquiries are treated with the highest level of confidentiality. We respond within 4 business hours on working days.

🔒 Treated in strict confidence. NDA available prior to detailed discussions.

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Whether you're issuing a formal tender or exploring capability — we respond with precision and discretion.

Request a Briefing → 📞 0800 020 9552