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Deployed Capabilities Rapid Prototyping

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Deployed Capabilities Rapid Prototyping" is managed by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the software package and information systems sector in the United Kingdom. It involves a two-year contract for cloud support, enabling the testing and integration of applications onto MOD devices for clinical and control uses. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd March 2026, with the award being published on 8th April 2026. The contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, and the procurement status is currently at the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and cloud computing services, particularly those capable of rapid prototyping and integration onto government-owned devices. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those aligned with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing avenues for expanding capabilities within the defence sector. Businesses with expertise in medical or command and control applications would find this contract particularly rewarding, given the MOD's focus on clinical and operational software deployment.

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Notice Title

Deployed Capabilities Rapid Prototyping

Notice Description

Future Capabilities requires a two-year contract for cloud support to enable the testing, integration and deployment of software applications onto Ministry of Defence (MOD) owned devices in order to support clinical and medical command and control activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1af28d5-e64b-46ba-819e-1fcb005ddd7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52f8fa4-b13d-4eb8-8f3b-3a15d4f765ed
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£829,248 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£829,248 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWDEN TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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