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PICASSO THOR

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Oct 2024 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently concluded the award stage for the procurement process titled "PICASSO THOR." This tender, under the classification of "Data services" and "Computer-related services" with a focus also on defence services, involves the design, development, delivery, and support of new MetOc capability. The awarded contract, dated 18 October 2024, has been signed with Leidos Innovations UK Ltd. This procurement process, which falls under the category of services, employed a selective method that involved negotiation with the publication of a contract notice. The procurement took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK1), with criteria emphasising technical capability (85%), social values (15%), and price (30%). The deadline for appeals was 23 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data and computer-related services, particularly those with expertise in defence and military solutions. Companies with strong technical capabilities and a proven track record in similar projects will find this contract aligns well with their growth ambitions. The partnership with a major governmental body such as the Ministry of Defence also offers substantial prospects for establishing long-term relationships and gaining credibility in the industry. Businesses that can offer innovative, reliable, and secure solutions tailored to defence requirements will be well-suited to compete in this arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PICASSO THOR

Notice Description

Design, develop, deliver and support new MetOc capability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034463-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Leidos Innovations UK Ltd

Further Information

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