Tender

Project ASH: (DEODTIS) Technical Drawing Graphics Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking specialist graphics technical illustrators through an open procurement procedure titled "Project ASH: (DEODTIS) Technical Drawing Graphics Support." This procurement falls under the graphic design services category and is allocated for organisations within the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 23rd January 2026 and the submission deadline set for 6th February 2026 at 17:00 GMT. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031.

Businesses specialising in graphic design services, particularly those adept in technical illustration, have the opportunity to enhance, manipulate, and retouch images embedded within defence records. This project, supporting Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations, presents growth potential for SMEs and VCSEs capable of meeting quality and economic criteria as outlined in the tender documents. The contract exceeds the threshold for tender submission and follows the principle of awarding the 'Most Advantageous Tender', emphasising value for money alongside technical expertise. Inclusion of electronic submission in English facilitates streamlined participation for potential suppliers looking to expand their portfolio with governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project ASH: (DEODTIS) Technical Drawing Graphics Support

Notice Description

DEODTIS requires specialist graphics technical illustrators to create, enhance, manipulate, and retouch images that are embedded within records held on the ASH database. ASH assists Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) EOD operators. It contains information in textural and graphical form on a wide variety of Explosive Ordnance (EO) which operators may encounter in the course of their duties. A facility to search the database allows the operator to identify possible matches from visible characteristics of the unknown EO. ASH then presents all known information on the EO, including Render Safe Procedure (RSP) options, if available. ASH is managed by DEODTIS who ensure that all EO data is input, validated and authorised for use, before distribution throughout the system. A Defence team of military and civilian staff carries out this data entry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2x 1 Year Options

Renewal: 2x 1 Year Options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082787-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£730,059 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£730,059 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.morgan181@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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