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Hadean EA Lite

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Nov 2024 at 17:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract titled "Hadean EA Lite" under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). This procurement involves goods and has been conducted through a limited negotiation process without the publication of a contract notice, primarily for research and development purposes. The awarded contract, valued at up to £20,000,000, was signed on 20th November 2024. The project focuses on the AI-powered spatial computing platform provided by Hadean Supercomputing Limited, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the Award stage as of 21st November 2024, and the contracting authority reserves the right for an extension based on the original contract terms.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the technology and defence sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in advanced computing solutions, digital twins, and AI-powered environments. Companies capable of providing innovative R&D solutions could benefit significantly from such high-value procurement opportunities. The scope for an extension emphasises the MOD's commitment to long-term partnerships, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to embed their technological solutions within the defence sector. The procurement method, focused on negotiated tendering, indicates that SMEs or companies with niche technology expertise in the defence domain would be well-suited to engage with such specialised contracting processes.

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Notice Title

Hadean EA Lite

Notice Description

Hadean provides an AI-powered spatial computing platform. Hadean's solutions include digital twins, synthetic environments and creator-focused community experiences. Defence Digital have recognised a need to test that demand and the capabilities of Hadean through this R&D enterprise agreement. The products and services that can be provided through this EA lite will meet the DSPCR R&D exemption and will not breach that scope. The contract value is up to PS20,000,000. 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-04bdd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037739-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 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
Joe Lloyd
Contact Email
joe.lloyd167@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001639189

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

HADEAN SUPERCOMPUTING

Further Information

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