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Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio SLA & Technical Infrastructure Programme - Technical Services Provider

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Feb 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio SLA & Technical Infrastructure Programme to appoint a Technical Services Provider. The contract, valued at £2,172,545 GBP, has been awarded to Aecom Limited, a large-scale organisation. The procurement involved a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, and falls under the technical support services category (CPV 71356300) within the services sector. Geographically, the procurement targets Scotland, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 12th January 2026 to 30th September 2029. The award was actively published on 11th February 2026. Although the procurement process is complete, it highlights the Ministry's commitment to infrastructure development by investing in high-level technical services.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, particularly in the technical support services sector, this contract represents significant potential for engagement in large-scale defence infrastructure initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable, although Aecom Limited, a large entity, has secured the contract. Companies with expertise in technical infrastructure and service delivery in Scotland could benefit from similar contracting opportunities in the future. This procurement illustrates the Ministry of Defence's focus on strategic partnership with capable service providers to bolster infrastructure capabilities, creating avenues for other businesses to build and leverage their expertise in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio SLA & Technical Infrastructure Programme - Technical Services Provider

Notice Description

Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio SLA & Technical Infrastructure Programme - Technical Services Provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a91ca4ec-7fbc-446e-a2da-adba57599e6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe7181d3-224e-4824-9807-425d2a5ae7ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,172,545 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,172,545 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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