Planning

Independent Technical Service (ITS) for Tranche 2 & Tranche 3 for the SPARTAN programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 11:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, is planning a procurement process for the "Independent Technical Service (ITS) for Tranche 2 & Tranche 3 for the SPARTAN programme." This process falls under the services category, particularly technical services (CPV code 71356000), and is currently in the planning stage with a notice published on 15th May 2025. The procurement is set to commence with open competition and has significant contractual value, estimated at GBP 11,000,000 net. The process includes provisions for potential renewal and aims to target SMEs, with a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 1st July 2029.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those capable of delivering independent technical support within the defence sector. SMEs are highly suitable candidates due to the explicit suitability criteria. The planned open competition invites businesses with the relevant expertise and capability to participate, offering them the chance to expand their portfolio through collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Companies planning long-term engagements will benefit from the potential for contract renewal, providing a path to sustained growth in the specialised field of defence technical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Technical Service (ITS) for Tranche 2 & Tranche 3 for the SPARTAN programme

Notice Description

There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for the provision of: Independent Technical Services to SPARTAN Tranches 2 and 3. This would be for a new requirement and would potentially be run as an open competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051459
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021707-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lee.culshaw100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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