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Advanced Anomaly Detection and Digital Twin Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Jan 2026 at 13:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Advanced Anomaly Detection and Digital Twin Capability" under the industry category of analytical or scientific software development services. This contract involves the delivery of an integrated Anomaly Detection and Digital Twin-style capability for fleetwide application on Wildcat and Merlin systems. The initiative includes advanced fault detection, AI-driven modelling, and enhanced visualisation tools. The project took place in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, beginning on 5th January 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct and below the threshold, which did not involve competition due to its classification under defence security. The contract was signed on 23rd December 2025 with a gross value of £361,418.40.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and digital modelling technologies, offering potential for future collaborations in defence applications. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in sensor-based analytics, visual integration, and data integration stand to benefit. By participating in such procurements, businesses can gain prestige through engagements with governmental bodies, thereby increasing their influence and presence in the defence industry. Successful contributions to this project, fulfilling on-time delivery and innovation requirements, can pave the way for future contracts, expanding commercial horizons within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Anomaly Detection and Digital Twin Capability

Notice Description

The contract delivers a fully integrated, fleetwide Anomaly Detection and Digital Twin-style capability for Wildcat and Merlin, including: Advanced vibration and sensor-based fault detection, AI-driven modelling Automated fault documentation, enhanced visualisation tools, integration with multiple data sources and full installation and testing on MOD systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004836-2026
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

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£301,182 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
navyfd-comrcl-procureteam@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

TONIC ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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