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SDA ISR Enterprise Architecture Transparency Notice

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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18 Jun 2025 at 11:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government authority based in Bristol, awarded a contract titled "SDA ISR Enterprise Architecture Transparency Notice" to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP. This procurement falls under the defence services category and is intended to support the agency in understanding its technology landscape and enhancing AI-powered efficiencies. The procurement stage has been completed with a direct award, a method chosen due to the sensitive nature of the information and need for specific clearances. The contract period starts on 19 June 2025 and concludes on 31 July 2025, with the total contract value being £360,000. This tender is set within the context of the UK’s legal framework 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence sector that possess the required security clearances and technical capabilities. While Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP was the sole awardee due to stringent requirements, similar future contracts could offer substantial growth prospects. Enterprises with expertise in defence technologies, AI integration, and strategic consultancy can leverage such tenders to expand their market presence and demonstrate their value in complex government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SDA ISR Enterprise Architecture Transparency Notice

Notice Description

The SDA needs to secure business critical support to secure a comprehensive understanding of its current technology landscape and identify key enablers for AI-powered operational and business efficiencies. This will ensure that the agency's digital & data strategies are coherent, strategically aligned and effectively positioned to leverage growth and efficiency.

Procurement Information

This requirement could only be delivered by a small handful of industry partners in this sector, however this was further reduced due to the sensitivity of information, appropriate security clearances and access to necessary tooling. As such PWC were the only possible down selected supplier, which delivered VfM against this key requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ef8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033234-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charli.lake105@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

PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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