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Agentic AI Solution for ISCM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Dec 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded an award process for the procurement of an "Agentic AI Solution for ISCM" within the industry category of information technology services. This service is to be integrated into the Royal Navy's digital systems as part of a trial lasting 15 months, starting in November 2025 and concluding in February 2027. Located in Portsmouth, the procurement process involved no competition, operating below the threshold as a direct method. The focus is on supporting digital transformation using Navy Digital and NDH(D) infrastructure, compatible with existing Defence standards. The official contract was signed on 18th November 2025, with Frontera Holding Company Ltd selected to deliver the operational and technical support needed for deployment.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and digital solutions, particularly those experienced in seamless integration with existing technological ecosystems like MODNET and JIRA. The procurement process, which avoids vendor lock-in and maintains open architecture compliance with G-Cloud standards, is ideal for SMEs like Frontera Holding Company Ltd. Companies with expertise in developing modular systems compatible with Defence Digital capabilities have a significant prospect for business growth, enhancing their portfolio by supporting the Ministry of Defence's digital transformation agenda. This wider integration and user training offer additional avenues for expansion and collaboration with central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Agentic AI Solution for ISCM

Notice Description

The initial 15-month trial, commencing Nov 2025, will see the Agentic AI solution deployed within the RN's digital environment, leveraging Navy Digital and NDH(D) infrastructure. The trial will focus on a defined user group, with the system integrated into existing RN workflows and digital systems. The solution must be modular and designed for potential future integration with wider Defence digital capabilities, supporting the Navy's digital transformation agenda and the Maritime Digital Backbone. The objective is to ensure that, by the end of the trial, RN personnel are operationally competent and able to evaluate the system's suitability for potential future adoption, with self-sufficiency objectives only relevant if the system is retained post-trial. The solution must be compatible with Defence Digital standards, MODNET and NDH(D) architectures , and must retain MOD intellectual property, avoid vendor lock-in, and be open architecture and G-Cloud compliant. The trial will cover approximately 25-50 personnel, and will include onboarding (technical and users), user training, software and technical support, and compatibility with JIRA or provision of update pointers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083863-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,734 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Feb 2027 1-2 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
kirsty.mclean113@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTERA HOLDING

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