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UK6 - Contract Award Notice (Actica Security)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

03 Jul 2025 at 14:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
AwardUpdate

03 Jul 2025 at 14:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
AwardUpdate

03 Jul 2025 at 13:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Award

30 May 2025 at 13:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

30 May 2025 at 12:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "UK6 - Contract Award Notice (Actica Security)" under the special regime of defence security. This process focused on the continuation of technical support services, with a direct award given to ACTICA CONSULTING LIMITED. The procurement process was in the award stage, with the contract valued at £121,000 excluding VAT. The contract will run from 1st August 2025 to 2nd February 2026, with a scheduled future signature date on 11th July 2025. This tender primarily falls under the services category, specifically technical support services as per CPV classification 71356300.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services within the defence and security sectors. The direct award method used indicates the Ministry's requirements for specialised capabilities, making it well-suited for larger companies capable of providing unique or critical technical services. Companies with expertise in security solutions and technical consultancy could leverage such procurement processes to expand their portfolios and gain steady work within governmental projects. Actica’s engagement in this process highlights the demand for experienced suppliers in fulfilling complex technical tasks in UK governmental operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK6 - Contract Award Notice (Actica Security)

Notice Description

Continuation of Services - OpC2&T Actica Security

Procurement Information

Continuation of technical specialist support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037175-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ministry of Defence
Contact Email
hugo.divers100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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