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715624450 - COGNOS Developer Requirement

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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03 Dec 2025 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "715624450 - COGNOS Developer Requirement" has been completed, led by DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT, based in Bristol, England. This process falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, aimed at acquiring services related to a COGNOS Developer for the BIWMS+ Project. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and involved the award stage as of 3rd December 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 7th November 2025 and the contract period beginning on 25th November 2025 and ending on 24th February 2026. The procurement process supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although it is not specifically geared towards voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those with expertise in business intelligence and data management using COGNOS tools. The successful contractor, Intelligent Enterprise Products, demonstrates that SMEs with advanced technological capabilities are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The project offers a clear avenue for growth by providing visibility and strengthening ties with defence sector stakeholders, which can be advantageous for companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Since the procurement is based on a framework agreement, businesses looking to enter this market can benefit from establishing themselves within such frameworks, setting a foundation for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

715624450 - COGNOS Developer Requirement

Notice Description

COGNOS Developer for BIWMS+ Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-108e18ee-c53d-4a20-9e6d-2cc5ab99306c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3f03bd-c626-4ec8-a7b1-5bd6adf1ecfe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 24 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.putley100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTELLIGENT ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS

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