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TEST/ENG/0009 - Purchase of SPLIT-X Software

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Apr 2025 at 22:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), involved the purchase of SPLIT-X software for weapon fragmentation modelling and simulation. The tender fell under the industry category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems," and was classified using the CPV code 48900000. This procurement, located at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol (region UKK11), reached the award stage on 21st March 2025. The process utilised a 'limited' procurement method, awarding the contract directly without prior publication due to technical reasons that required trialling specific software. As per the MOD's legal and regulatory framework, this was a sub-threshold requirement matched with a single-source supplier, NUMERICS Software GmbH.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in creating bespoke military-grade software solutions, particularly those capable of providing robust support and integration services for defence applications. Businesses that focus on software development and maintenance, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like NUMERICS Software GmbH, would exceptionally benefit from this type of contract. The procurement opportunity showcased the potential for software companies to establish long-term partnerships and expand their portfolios within the specialised defence sector under specific, tailored procurement conditions.

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Notice Title

TEST/ENG/0009 - Purchase of SPLIT-X Software

Notice Description

Purchase of one-year software licence and support for Weapon fragmentation modelling and simulation software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of one item annual software subscription and support for specialist military modelling software.

Procurement Information

Sub threshold requirement awarded on basis of single source due to the technical reasons that the Authority will be trialling the specific software that is being proposed to be used by an existing contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05054d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016102-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anthony.gulliver103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JS
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUMERICS SOFTWARE

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