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Pj PHOBOS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "Pj PHOBOS," involving the monitoring and exploitation of AI vision systems for military working horses. This tender, categorised under data equipment, reached the award stage with Vet Vision AI as the supplier. Located in London, the procurement process was conducted via a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold. Although the tender period ended on 29 April 2025, the contract period is set from 19 May 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement is valued at £128,000, with the awarded contract valued at £122,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, specialising in data equipment, particularly in AI technologies and vision systems, to engage with the defence sector. Businesses with expertise in developing and deploying AI monitoring systems are well-suited for projects of this nature. The award to Vet Vision AI, an SME based at Riverside Business Centre, showcases the Ministry's commitment to involving smaller enterprises in high-value defence contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pj PHOBOS

Notice Description

Military Working Horses AI Vision Monitor and Exploit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d32eebf3-0c7f-408f-9ac0-e611129e718c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3103c3a-df10-4faa-bb94-14ec521637fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32580000 - Data equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VET VISION AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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