Planning

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 16:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 11:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth at HMS Excellent Whale Island, is in the planning phase for a procurement process titled "Independent Technical Service (ITS) for Tranche 2 & Tranche 3 for the SPARTAN programme," under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement is part of the Ministry’s initiative to engage with the market, scheduled for April 21st, with a due date for feedback on April 28th, 2026. This market engagement aims to assess industry interest and gather insights into existing and emerging technologies, potentially shaping the procurement strategy to ensure value for money. The anticipated contract period is from July 2026 to June 2029, with the option to extend until June 2031.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in technical consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities aligned to defence technologies, as the contract is above threshold value with a gross amount of £4,500,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially if they can offer innovative solutions aligning with the SPARTAN programme's technical requirements. Engaging in this tender process provides businesses with opportunities to grow through collaboration with the MoD and contribute to significant national defence projects. Interested firms should prepare to submit valuable insights through the provided RFI process and engage in the upcoming market event.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This Request For Information (RFI) is issued for Royal Navy, as part of Ministry of Defence (also known as "The Authority"). This is not a formal tender competition or commitment to any future contract(s), it is an opportunity for industry to provide information to assist in development of future requirements. It is in relation to the provision of Independent Technical Services for the SPARTAN programme. There will be a market engagement event held on the 21st of April via Teams and there is a questionnaire below that any interested suppliers should fill out and return to the Authority

Planning Information

There will be a market engagement event held on the 21st of April via Teams and there is a questionnaire provided in the pack found on the opportunity listing that any interested suppliers should fill out and return to the Authority. The Opportunity listing and RFI pack can be found here: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60955 This RFI aims to achieve the following outcomes: • Assess levels of industry interest in this type of requirement • Develop further the Authority’s understanding of the different technologies and capabilities available in the market, both current & emerging. • Understand any industry concerns or feedback on this. • Enable the Authority to develop a procurement strategy that will deliver best value for money for Defence.

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/031645-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,275,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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