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DCO Sensors Engineering Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 May 2025 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, seeking engineering services for DCO Sensors. Classified under IT services with a CPV code of 72000000, this contract spans various locations including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 15th January 2025, with the contract covering a period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement status is marked as complete with an active award effective from 17th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers with capabilities in consulting, software development, and support services, aligning with the Defence sector's demands. Although awarded to Softcat Plc, SMEs with expertise in integrating and maintaining sensor toolsets could find similar opportunities in future contracts by building a robust defence-specific service offering. Such tenders typically favour businesses capable of quickly integrating technological solutions into existing defence systems, providing a pathway for those looking to expand within the public sector, especially if they can offer innovative solutions to meet dynamic operational requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCO Sensors Engineering Services

Notice Description

Requirement for an effective level of support and a formal mechanism to access Integration and Engineering Services. 1.Integrate and deploy the selected Sensor toolsets with Defence environments at pace. 2. Maintain: 3rd and 4th line support for the full CMD sensor suite, supporting and driving evergreening activities. 3. Ongoing Change: A capability to allow CMD to integrate/ingest Sensor data into the Defensive Cyber Capability in order to respond at pace to operational demands.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bae53a99-1d8f-4dfd-b4f4-562d9be02690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9020d00a-4679-4609-bda7-52974f3e9ac6
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,400,960 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,400,960 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.kett100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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