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MOD Palantir Enterprise Agreement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has engaged in a public procurement process titled "MOD Palantir Enterprise Agreement," concerning the continuation of data analytics capabilities. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process utilised a direct award method without competition, as specified by the Procurement Act 2023, due to technical reasons and interoperability requirements with NATO. The process has recently reached the contract update stage, with Palantir Technologies UK, Ltd. as the supplier. The contract, valued at £240,600,000, will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale businesses engaged in software development and data analytics systems. Companies like Palantir, which specialise in supporting strategic, tactical, and live operational decision-making across critical defence classifications, are well-suited to engage in such contracts. The enterprise agreement covers essential commitments, including platform availability and support, programme requirements, and social value contributions such as job creation, risk management of modern slavery, and environmental benefits. By participating in similar contracts, businesses can leverage their expertise to expand their portfolios and enhance operational engagement with high-profile governmental and international defence operations. Additionally, the contract's emphasis on diverse supply chains provides avenues for SMEs and other enterprises to enter the defence procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

MOD Palantir Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD), has awarded a follow on enterprise agreement to Palantir Technologies UK Limited (Palantir) for continued licencing and support to data analytics capabilities supporting critical strategic, tactical and live operational decision making across classifications across defence and interoperable with NATO and other allied nations Palantir systems. A redacted copy of the contract can be made available upon request 90 days after the contract award date, in line with the Procurement Act 2023.

Procurement Information

As outlined within the Transparency Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006344-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,600,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£240,600,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.lloyd167@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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