Award

715773452 - Oryx Lightweight

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award for the "Oryx Lightweight" project, aimed at procuring in-service support and mobile device management solutions. This contract, valued at GBP 1,294,010.14, falls under the software support services category, with additional emphasis on consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a CCS Framework RM1557.14 - G-Cloud 14. The contracting period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, offering services across various global locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The award was officially published on 21 April 2026, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and consultancy to leverage their expertise in a defence setting. Large scale enterprises with capabilities in deploying mobile device management solutions and providing comprehensive support services are well-suited to engage with such contracts. By participating in these procurements through established frameworks, businesses can foster growth by expanding their service delivery to government entities and defence sectors worldwide, while aligning with the precise requirements of the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

715773452 - Oryx Lightweight

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the procurement of in-service support and mobile device management. Placed through a CCS Framework RM1557.14 - G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d76965a3-add8-4ee1-a1d8-054c99c2f187
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3355c47d-a55d-4c07-b45d-cea47ad63290
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,294,010 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,294,010 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERBUS DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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