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R&D Enterprise Agreement Lite

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jul 2024 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has finalised a procurement process titled "R&D Enterprise Agreement Lite," focused on the provision of technical support services within the defence sector. The procurement covers AI software and associated services for research and development purposes. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the category of services and reached the award stage on 15th July 2024, with a contract value of £2 million. The procurement method used was limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, adhering to Regulation 16 under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The contract has been awarded to Oxford Dynamics Limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI, technical support, and research and development services within the defence industry. Companies with a proven track record in these areas and those familiar with navigating limited and negotiated procurement processes would find this particularly beneficial. Furthermore, the potential for future extensions under the same regulation could lead to sustained business growth and long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

R&D Enterprise Agreement Lite

Notice Description

AI Software and associated services for the purpose of research and development. To help provide coherence and scalability across defence, this Business Case seeks to place a new contract with headroom (non-committed) value of PS2M to test cases through FY24/25. Use of Regulation 16 under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The Justification is founded on the following grounds: - DSPCR 2011 Regulation 16 (1) (a) (iv) - Research & Development: for purchases or hiring goods for research, experiment or development. As per regulation 16(1)(d)(ii) of The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 - the Authority may request for an extension of this agreement for the services provided under the original contract. We reserve the right under this regulation not to compete for this extension of the same services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0485ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023708-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

OXFORD DYNAMICS

Further Information

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