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AI Technical & Data Science Support - Contract Award Notice

Ministry of Defence

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in London, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process concerning the provision of AI Technical and Data Science Support across multiple domains, including AI Data & Technology, AI Assurance, and Generative AI, under the industry category of computer-related professional services. The procurement method utilised was a selective, restricted procedure covered by the GPA and aimed at securing single supplier contracts. The process commenced with a tender launch on 30th September 2025, proceeding through the PQQ and ITT phases until awards were made on 16th December 2025, with contracts signed the same day. The initiative aims to bolster Defence AI Centre's Capability Development programmes with a total contract value of £17,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI technologies and data science services to engage with the defence sector, a lucrative field in the UK. With the award criteria focused on price, suppliers such as Capgemini UK Plc, Deloitte LLP, Applied Data Science Partners, Rowden Technologies, and Advai have secured positions as winning tenderers. The nature of the contract, being client-side AI technical support, favours large-scale firms with strong capabilities in data science, AI assurance, and generative AI technologies, enabling them to contribute to advancing military capabilities and network development. Establishing relationships in this sector can provide avenues for substantial business growth and innovation, positioning enterprises within a prestigious and high-demand market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Technical & Data Science Support - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

AI Technical and Data Science Support Contract Award Notice. Lots 1-5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f715
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083515-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

Capgemini UK Plc, Deloitte LLP, Applied Data Science Partners, Rowden Technologies, Advai

Further Information

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