Award

Maritime Big Play

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in London has conducted a procurement process titled "Maritime Big Play," focusing on the software programming and consultancy services industry, specifically in the area of defence systems automation. This procurement falls under the category of services and was managed as a selective procurement process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The completion of the award stage was documented on 24th September 2025, following the contract period that commenced on 1st September 2025 and is expected to conclude on 31st March 2026. The project aims to adapt and validate the SONIX system, with a total contract value of £306,083.36.

This tender creates opportunities for companies specialising in software consultancy and development, particularly those experienced in defence systems and automation technologies. The process was designed to be conducive to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive opportunity for these businesses to expand their reach within the defence sector. Companies like TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to benefit from this procurement, particularly with their presence in the UK and capabilities in innovation and technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Maritime Big Play

Notice Description

This task will adapt, and validate, SONIX system to enable the assessment algorithms for automation of ASW processing to increase the automation of uncrewed systems conducting ASW taskings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5695ab91-d64d-4c8a-9bdf-6c38e028e95b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56a3f43-f089-467b-a625-aeda3702355f
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

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£306,083 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£306,083 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Manjinder Baloria
Contact Email
manjinder.baloria100@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

TKMS ATLAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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