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Management of Technical Designs, Solutions & Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 May 2026 at 13:31

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, England, has completed a procurement process for the "Management of Technical Designs, Solutions & Services" under the industry category of IT services, which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This was a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a strategic selection criteria applied for potential suppliers. The contract, valued at £1,945,266, commenced on 16 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2027. This award update was recorded on 20 May 2026, following the tender period that ended on 15 April 2026.

This tender, as part of an overarching contract, presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale enterprises capable of providing comprehensive IT management services. Firms specialising in consulting and software development may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. While the procurement was not particularly targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large businesses operating within the IT sector could significantly benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities, particularly those experienced in framework agreements and capable of meeting rigorous governmental requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management of Technical Designs, Solutions & Services

Notice Description

To provide Management of Technical Designs, Solutions & Services to the EUS portfolio.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4436095-35fa-4dec-81d6-91418db2caa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f75c5ac2-da0f-4566-a1ae-4efaec2f8e59
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
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
£1,945,266 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,945,266 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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