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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Apr 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located at RAF High Wycombe, High Wycombe, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the provision of external assistance for priority weapons projects, classified under development consultancy services within the services category. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. Fox & Pickle Associates Ltd, based in Manchester, has been selected as the supplier and the contract, valued at GBP 833,245, was signed on 20th March 2025. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with all details finalised as of 15th April 2025.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, military defence services, and civil defence services. Companies with expertise in development consultancy, particularly those experienced in handling high-priority weapons projects, would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. Given the nature of the negotiated procurement method without prior publication, businesses with pre-existing relationships or a solid understanding of the Ministry of Defence's requirements are well-positioned to compete effectively in this sector. The substantial contract value also signifies an opportunity for considerable financial growth and enhanced industry standing for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

Title missing - see contract for details.

Notice Description

The Provision of External Assistance for Priority Weapons Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05036a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015319-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£833,245 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months 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
Attn: Chubb Garry
Contact Email
garry.chubb101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMB
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOX & PICKLE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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