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Cyber Secuirty Design Authority

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Nov 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically Strategic Command (UKStratCom), awarded a tender titled "Cyber Security Design Authority" as part of the Cyber Resilience Programme. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the security software development industry. The contract, valued at £1,900,000, was awarded to ATKINSREALIS UK LIMITED and spans from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027. The project's primary location is in the South West of England, with the postal code SN13 9HR. This contract was procured using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and has reached the award stage as of 12th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing security architecture solutions within the defence sector. Given the project's scope within the Cyber Resilience Programme, it is ideal for larger enterprises capable of managing complex cyber security projects and delivering innovative solutions. The contract allows businesses to solidify their presence in the defence and security software industry, offering opportunities to influence security strategy and architecture within the Ministry of Defence's digital infrastructure. The collaboration with established entities like UKStratCom can provide substantial growth avenues in government and defence sectors.

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Notice Title

Cyber Secuirty Design Authority

Notice Description

Cyber Security Design Authority (CSDA) 1. The Contracting Authority for this requirement is Strategic Command (UKStratCom) which is part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD). UKStratCom supports the MoD by making sure that joint capabilities such as medical services, training and education, intelligence and information systems are developed and managed across all five of the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. The Authority also manages overseas joint operations. 2. The Cyber Resilience Programme sits within the Crypto & Defensive Cyber delivery team within Defence Digital which itself is part of UKStratCom. The CSDA Close Support Partner will be funded by, and accountable to both the Cyber Resilience Programme and the Defence Digital Cyber Security Architecture team. 3. The Defence Digital Cyber Security Architecture team sits within the 2-star Directorate of Cyber Defence & Risk. It is part of the 1-star Cyber Strategy & Architecture function. The CSA team work alongside Cyber Strategy & Innovation and the Defensive Cyber Joint User. The Cyber Security Design Authority (CSDA) will be responsible for the design, creation, and improvement of security architecture products in support of Defence Digital strategy and the associated delivery plans, and in accordance with the established delivery method used within Defence Digital.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af11475a-9e56-4a77-8bf4-167d9e4e32c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c125b75-1e62-45de-942b-03661a1859d0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
samuel.jarman105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9HR
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

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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