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Prometheus Tranche 4: Solution Architecture and Development

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Nov 2025 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Prometheus Tranche 4: Solution Architecture and Development", managed by the Ministry of Defence, has reached the award stage. This process falls under the 'technical support services' industry category, with an aim to develop a flexible and scalable solution architecture for handling Publicly Available Information (PAI). It is located in the United Kingdom and has used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 14th October 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £1,300,975 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solution architecture and development within the defence sector, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and adaptive solutions. Businesses classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such opportunities, given the procurement's suitability criteria. With PA Consulting Services Limited selected as the supplier, this project underlines the potential for consultancy firms to expand their portfolio and strengthen their position by delivering cutting-edge technical support services to the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prometheus Tranche 4: Solution Architecture and Development

Notice Description

This contract is to procure Solution Architecture outcomes and will be responsible for developing an enduring solution for all key user requirements through the delivery of the minimum viable product (MVP). The Prometheus Tranche 4 MVP will enable the user to have a flexible, agile and scalable capability to collect, exploit and process Publicly Available Information (PAI) to Tactical, Operational and Strategic customers, as well as enabling the sharing interoperability of PAI/OSINT internally and with Partners to support Commanders' decision making. It will also provide an Innovation service that drives continual improvements to the OSINT capability and maintains its defences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff3bf523-43ba-484b-99a0-c9d96b3fcc2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be09eba-522d-40fb-a10a-4f6e41dbe11a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,975 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,975 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-cct-group@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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