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Pj MCBRIDE - Operational Capability Demonstrator

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Pj MCBRIDE - Operational Capability Demonstrator" under the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. This procurement, which followed an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, and is located in the UK. Conducted without an open tender call due to its specific nature, this procurement included a technical and commercial evaluation. The contract was awarded on 1st July 2025 to Atos IT Services UK Limited and has a value of GBP 2,765,902.66, aimed at enhancing the firm base analytical and fusion system. The lot included provision for a one-time extension option, although currently, the lot status is cancelled.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in systems development and integration within the defence sector. Atos IT Services UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, was successful in securing the award, highlighting the scope for well-resourced companies with experience in navigating competitive frameworks like G-Cloud. The framework allows suppliers to showcase their capabilities in meeting the bespoke needs of the Ministry of Defence, providing growth potential for businesses that can offer innovative and robust technological solutions aligned with government requirements.

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Notice Title

Pj MCBRIDE - Operational Capability Demonstrator

Notice Description

This Operational Capability Demonstrator will build and further develop the firm base analytical and fusion system, as well as provide the right connections to allow for data to flow to a deployed system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Operational Capability Demonstrator will build and further develop the firm base analytical and fusion system, as well as provide the right connections to allow for data to flow to a deployed system. Please follow the below link for access to the redacted contract: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60374

Options: 1x option for extension

Procurement Information

This contract was competitively let using the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM1557.14). A technical and commercial evaluation was completed on the keyword search function with filters. This led to the shortlisted suppliers service offerings being assessed to meet the requirements. This process is further described under the G-Cloud 14 Crown Commercial Service policy and guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064332-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,765,902 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.hicks113@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATOS IT SERVICES

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