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715733503 Tempest Test DCO Configurable

Ministry of Defence

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process titled "715733503 Tempest Test DCO Configurable," focusing on systems testing services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender was part of a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage reaching the award phase on 2nd February 2026. Key contracts were set to start on 4th February and conclude on 6th February 2026. The total contract value is £20,583, and the primary industry category falls under services. The process was complete upon selection of the supplier, QinetiQ Limited, a large-scale enterprise with headquarters in Farnborough, Hampshire.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in systems testing services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, rapid response solutions. Companies that are adept in navigating framework agreements and possess the necessary certifications for working with government agencies will find this contract especially appealing. Although the contract was awarded to QinetiQ Limited, the procurement process's nature indicates ongoing opportunities in similar projects for SMEs in the defence services sector that wish to expand their offerings within the UK defence infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715733503 Tempest Test DCO Configurable

Notice Description

Delivery of TEMPEST: Type C New Nexor Diodes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c25d260b-f8b8-4684-bc3b-5ff37284ca16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc165e5-af9f-43b8-af52-1b6692bf4038
Current Stage
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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

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

CPV Codes

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,583 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,583 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 30 days
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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Postcode Area
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 Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QinetiQ Limited

Further Information

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