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Automated Feature Extraction (AFE) Trial data (Ecopia)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Nov 2025 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, has concluded a public procurement process concerning the "Automated Feature Extraction (AFE) Trial data (Ecopia)" project. This process, primarily focused on data analysis services within the defence and security sector, has been completed as of 17th November 2025. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £30,290, was awarded to Ecopia Tech Corporation, a large Canadian supplier. The contract period commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 29th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis services, particularly those with the capability to process complex imagery data. While this contract has been awarded, similar future competitions would suit technology-driven firms adept in defence and security sectors. Companies with robust technological infrastructure and experience in providing advanced data-processing solutions could leverage such opportunities to establish strategic relationships within the UK’s central government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Feature Extraction (AFE) Trial data (Ecopia)

Notice Description

Data trial - Processing of supplied imagery to assess result.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e21d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074242-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,290 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 1-6 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

ECOPIA TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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