Award

Pj. Poppins

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 10:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Ministry of Defence, titled "Pj. Poppins", focused on research and development services concerning security and defence materials. This contract, relevant to the goods industry category, was awarded on 15th December 2025 and published on 3rd February 2026. The main location for the procurement is in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2EU. The procurement process followed a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, and was in the award stage. The contract period started on 15th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 11th December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the security and defence sectors. Companies capable of delivering innovative research and development services can benefit from participating in similar tenders. The current contract was awarded to Aether Aerospace, showcasing how SMEs can effectively compete for such opportunities when they possess specialised capabilities or products that meet the Ministry of Defence's needs. Engaging in contracts like these can provide a stable revenue stream and enhance a company's reputation within the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pj. Poppins

Notice Description

UAS and Service in Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94636402-64c0-43d2-95cd-e09e96e42134
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c8aa0f-8f22-4f2d-94cf-e1985bdc1ebd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 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
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

AETHER AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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