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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Aug 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described here involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, which has engaged in a contract for research and development services, particularly to support the development of the ZODIAC Prototype with Roke Manor Research Limited. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically within the realm of research and development and evaluation tests, focusing on defence. Located in the United Kingdom, the process is currently at the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 13th August 2025. The process followed a limited procurement method, justified under exemptions in the Procurement Act 2023, allowing negotiation without publishing a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, especially those with expertise in defence-related projects. Given that the contract has been directly awarded, it highlights potential areas where select firms can excel by leveraging niche capabilities or specialised knowledge. Furthermore, businesses that can offer similar expertise may aim to position themselves for future expansions or related opportunities in collaboration with large governmental bodies like the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth.

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Notice Title

Title missing - see contract for details.

Notice Description

* Provision of services to continue to carry out Research and Development activity on the ZODIAC Prototype capability to further mature the Prototype into a functional capability that is suitable to scale and to de-risk any future ZODIAC procurement that may take place. * Provision of Industry support to Field Army Exercises to continue to test the Prototype on Exercise.

Procurement Information

This contract is exempt from the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) in line with Schedule 2 of PA23 and has been Direct Awarded to Roke Manor Research in line with the principles of Schedule 5 of PA23.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ce8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050894-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,742,537 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: McCormack Conor
Contact Email
conor.mccormack110@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

ROKE MANOR RESEARCH

Further Information

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