Award

Lead Architect Role for Synthetics

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

19 Dec 2025 at 13:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the role of Lead Architect on the "Synthetics" project, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. This contract falls under the Services category and was concluded via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded supplier is Atkins Realis, a large-scale organisation. The contract, valued at £225,250, spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, and is located in Corsham, South West England, with postal code SN13 9NR. The tender process has now reached the Award stage.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in IT consultancy and architectural services, particularly those with the capacity to fulfil large-scale government contracts. Organisations capable of operating within framework agreements stand to benefit greatly. Given the project's nature under the defence sector, businesses with experience in supporting government agencies, particularly in robust and flexible IT architecture solutions, would find this particularly advantageous for growth and expanding their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Architect Role for Synthetics

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4539842c-4666-401c-88d6-acffb9c16cb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af72374e-2473-43b8-8998-31bbc31ac0e0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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