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715695453 - Project Electorate

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Project Electorate," aimed at researching the construction of fragment simulating projectiles to better simulate wounding mechanisms in modern large-scale combat operations. This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, and the contract has been awarded to Cranfield University. Located in Lichfield, UK, the Ministry facilitated this direct procurement process without competition, as the project's value was below the threshold. Significant dates include the contract signing on 3rd December 2025, with active delivery scheduled until 31st May 2026, and a total contract value of £16,290.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for institutions specialising in advanced research and consultancy services. Notably, organisations with the capability to develop innovative solutions in defence and combat simulation technologies would find this contract beneficial. Large-scale entities that can offer specialised services similar to Cranfield University are well-suited to compete in future tenders under similar categories. The focus on cutting-edge research demonstrates the Ministry of Defence's ongoing commitment to advancing military technologies and strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715695453 - Project Electorate

Notice Description

Research into 'Construction of Fragment Simulating Projectiles to better simulate wounding mechanisms in contemporary Large Scale Combat Operation'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082893-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,290 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alicja.banks116@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFILED
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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