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DDAI/024 - Army next generation deployable edge, computation, and storage capability

Ministry of Defence

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21 Aug 2026 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured goods for the Army’s next-generation deployable edge computing and storage capability. The requirement covers military electronic systems, classified under CPV 35700000, intended to provide computing and data-storage capability that can be deployed in operational environments. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, England. Delivery is intended across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man and other locations worldwide. This is a defence technology supply requirement rather than a general IT services contract, and is relevant to businesses supplying ruggedised, deployable computing, storage infrastructure or related military electronic systems.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective call-off from the GCA RM6098 framework. The tender deadline was 18 May 2026 at 5:00pm, and the award was made on 19 May 2026. The estimated procurement value was £4,518,807 including the stated currency of GBP. BT Limited was selected for an award valued at £4,016,707. The awarded contract period runs from 19 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. The published outcome identifies the Ministry of Defence as buyer and BT Limited as supplier. The opportunity was classified as goods, with suitability recorded as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand from the Ministry of Defence for deployable edge computing and storage supporting Army operations, with a requirement spanning the UK and overseas locations. A future competitor would need a credible capability in military electronic systems and in supplying computing and storage that can operate in deployable or operational environments. The requirement is suited to organisations with substantial delivery capacity, defence-sector experience, and the ability to support geographically distributed deployments. The call-off route also shows the importance of holding a place on, or partnering with a supplier able to access, the relevant government framework. Smaller firms may need a consortium or subcontracting role, since the recorded suitability assessment excluded SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDAI/024 - Army next generation deployable edge, computation, and storage capability

Notice Description

Contract Award notice for the provision of good placed via the GCA RM6098 Framework. A UK5 notice was issued for extra transparency on this requirement and is linked in this notice as follows: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022045-2026. This notice confirms the award of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44a7e1b0-1ebc-46d7-9503-443e53da2e3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3178f5a8-ed19-4031-8afe-a9e4c78804b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,518,807 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,016,707 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER,
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT LIMITED

Further Information

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