Award

PS605 Fixed Networks Delivery Partner

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the tender process for the PS605 Fixed Networks Delivery Partner, awarding the contract to AtkinsRéalism UK Limited. This tender falls under the industry category of technical support services, and pertains to services delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage finalised on 19th September 2025. The contract became active on the same date, with an end date set for 7th September 2026. The total contract value is approximately £8.2 million GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing advanced technical support services, particularly those possessing expertise aligned with DDaT and ITIL methodologies. The contract sought a suitable partner to aid in running and evolving the Fixed Networks service effectively. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity due to the preference outlined in the project's suitability criteria. The successful delivery of such services can lead to future collaboration possibilities with the Ministry of Defence and other government entities, facilitating further growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

PS605 Fixed Networks Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Fixed Networks require a Delivery Partner to support the Service Owner to run the live service and manage the changes to it, delivered via the suppliers. The delivery partner contract will enable the Fixed Networks (FN) Service to implement SEM responsibilities, in line with DDaT and ITIL methodologies, through a number of services outputs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a4044c7-bfb4-417b-b3c6-9195c7bc36d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0097d30-74a2-4ea2-9344-576e8c74a301
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,199,609 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,199,609 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 6-12 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-cct-group@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

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