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711767450 - SKYSIREN UK IBS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Nov 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has successfully concluded the public procurement process for a project titled "711767450 - SKYSIREN UK IBS" under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement process follows the selective negotiation approach with the publication of a contract notice and is classified within the computer and related services industry. The services will be delivered within the South East of England, specifically in regions UKJ and UKJ31. This procurement, tagged under the 'award' stage, was finalised with a signed contract on 17th October 2025, valued at £5,530,032.71 GBP. STS Defence Limited has been awarded the contract, with activities in support of the Skysiren capability.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the IT services sector specialising in defence-related projects. The weighting criteria emphasise technical capabilities, accounting for 80% of the evaluation, alongside cost considerations. Businesses that can demonstrate strong technical proficiency in IT and software development and have experience engaging with defence sector projects may find this tender particularly suited for competitive participation. The presence of a subcontracting component indicates additional opportunities for smaller firms to participate indirectly through partnership with the principal contractor, STS Defence Limited. This tender is ideal for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in public sector and defence-based IT services.

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Notice Title

711767450 - SKYSIREN UK IBS

Notice Description

Services in support of the Skysiren capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e40b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075092-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,530,032 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 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: Cruttenden James
Contact Email
james.cruttenden100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7815026834

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
TLJ South East (England), TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STS DEFENCE

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