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06 Aug 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DPKI Support Services" contract, awarded by the Ministry of Defence, falls under the industry category of military electronic systems. The procurement is related to goods, with services required to be delivered to Corsham, located in the South West of England. This contract follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement and is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £4,989,600. The award date was 19th June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 26th June 2026 and concluding on 28th June 2029. The process was closely coordinated by the Ministry of Defence from their Corsham office, with Esther Gardiner serving as the contact point.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in military electronic systems. The substantial contract value and long-term engagement period create significant growth opportunities for businesses that can provide high-quality support services in this niche. Companies already part of relevant framework agreements are well-positioned to compete, and those classified as SMEs may find themselves suitably positioned to contribute innovative solutions, provided they can meet the stringent requirements set by the Ministry of Defence. Additionally, Unsung Limited, a large business, successfully secured this contract, indicating the competitive landscape for similar-sized firms in this domain.

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Notice Title

DPKI Support Services

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for DPKI Support Services Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d7c0f64-f342-43d6-bb04-ec1add11f898
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b7419f-36ce-4ba5-bec3-b53dd9a9802d
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
SME
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
£4,989,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,989,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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
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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

UNSUNG

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