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709284450 - Design Services Contract 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Aug 2026 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the Design Services Contract 2, focusing on information technology services, an industry valued at £153.5 million. The contract, awarded to General Dynamics United Kingdom Ltd, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Located at the Tactical Systems SE in Filton, England, the Ministry opted for a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, a strategy used for contracts above the threshold. The award was officially published on 6th August 2026, indicating a significant investment in IT services that will be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in defence-related projects. Given the procurement method and the scale of the contract, it is well-suited for businesses with the capability to meet high standards of service delivery over an extensive period. While the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it signifies a robust commitment to long-term projects in information technology within the defence sector, potentially paving the way for growth and partnership opportunities in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

709284450 - Design Services Contract 2

Notice Description

Notification of contract award of Design Services Contract v2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49af4713-1b20-4340-935a-adf2afe486f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5988d1-d8b7-4bbb-9e9b-b5b86a8ef4d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,500,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON
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

GENERAL DYNAMICS UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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