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National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Successor Contract

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

Implementation

10 Sep 2026 at 15:18

UK9 - Contract Performance Notice
AwardUpdate

27 Jan 2026 at 15:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

21 Nov 2025 at 17:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 Nov 2025 at 17:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 12:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 14:51

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 11:17

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Apr 2025 at 15:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Mar 2025 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport commissioned a national security, science and research programme managed by a prime supplier. The requirement covers programme delivery and management across several themes, with the ability to issue about 90 additional call-off requirements. Services include project and programme management, systems consultancy, software and hardware integration, software acceptance testing, research and development consultancy, security and defence materials research, security equipment testing, aviation test software development, procurement consultancy and transport services. This is a single national contract delivered across the United Kingdom. The work is relevant to consultancies and technology, engineering, research, testing, defence and transport specialists able to manage varied technical and research-led requirements through a prime contractor model.

The procurement is complete: PA Consulting Services Ltd was awarded the single contract on 21 November 2025, and the contract was signed on 13 January 2026. The contract is active and runs from 14 January 2026 to 1 April 2030, with an option to extend by up to 12 months to 31 March 2031. Its value is £16,000,000 excluding VAT, or £19,200,000 including VAT. The Department used an open procedure. The tender closed on 12 September 2025 at 12:00, enquiries closed on 29 August 2025 at 16:00, and the award period ended on 10 November 2025. Evaluation weighted quality at 80% and price at 20%. Three valid bids were received. Economic and technical selection criteria applied, with requirements set out in the procurement documents.

This procurement demonstrates sustained demand from the Department for Transport for a broad, multi-disciplinary national security and research capability rather than a single specialist service. A credible future competitor would need to combine programme and project management with research and development, systems engineering, software and hardware integration, testing and evaluation, procurement support, and transport or aviation expertise. The successful delivery model uses a prime supplier supported by specialist organisations, including engineering, defence research, technology and policing-related providers, so firms with relevant niche capability may be well placed as delivery partners or subcontractors. Suppliers should also be able to manage multiple call-offs, allocate suitably skilled staff, meet defined specifications and timescales, provide regular progress reporting and briefing, and evidence quality and customer satisfaction. Commitment to training, apprenticeships and SME involvement is also central to delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Successor Contract

Notice Description

This Contract Details Notice is notification of the Award of the National Security, Science and Research (NSSR) Successor Contract. This is a single Lot Contract awarded to a Prime Supplier for the delivery and management of the NSSR Programme across a range of themes. The contract will enable the NSSR division to issue additional Call-Off requirements, estimated at approximately 90, throughout the duration of the Contract.

Planning Information

*VENUE CHANGED - DETAILS BELOW* Date/Time 09:30 – 14:30, Monday 19th May 2025 Location Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Pauls 10 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5AJ Joining/Registration instructions https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cpq-ajTOTkO78oZ8lo_C15Q6eEjc3XNIoXgdxWwUcrxUQURGMEVIV0hQN0FJVExBRVI2Rlc0QlNJWC4u Point of contact Bryan Small – Bryan.small@dft.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085999-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK9 - Contract Performance Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72212132 - Aviation test software development services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Nov 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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