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DF_183 PS477 Readiness Reporting for Deployability Discovery (R2D2)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Nov 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DF_183 PS477 Readiness Reporting for Deployability Discovery (R2D2)" contract has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, located in London, England. The contract falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting and software development, with a total value of £6,000,000. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from the DIPS framework (RM6249), focusing on services like system design and support. The contract period extends from 4th August 2025 to 2nd August 2027, indicating a project timeline of two years.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities for large IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in development, applications, user experience, DevOps, system design, and support. Capgemini UK Plc, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the demand for established firms with significant resources and a strong track record in delivering complex IT solutions. Although the procurement is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large companies in the IT sector stand to benefit significantly from engaging with such projects.

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Notice Title

DF_183 PS477 Readiness Reporting for Deployability Discovery (R2D2)

Notice Description

Providing professional services in support of the R2D2 contract. Framework Call-Off Lot 2 (Dev, Apps, UX, Dev Ops, Sys Design & Support) of the DIPS framework (RM6249).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e461dbeb-646b-4a3a-bf17-0af022d4d7ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d568d4f0-fe02-4d7d-b81e-586423448689
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
Not specified
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 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
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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

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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