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RT3-25

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Feb 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process titled "RT3-25," which falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting IT services such as consulting and software development. The location for the procurement is based in the United Kingdom, with the relevant activities to be conducted at Ministry of Defence and other government sites. This procurement reached the award stage on 9th February 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 13th February 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026. This was a direct award procurement process due to technical requirements, and it involves a notable contract value of £100,000. Accenture UK Limited has been selected as the supplier, leveraging their extensive experience in the Defence industry within the last five years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with capabilities in adversary simulation, cyber vulnerability management, and documentation handling at the OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE classification. Companies equipped with a UK base, possessing necessary Defence industry experiences and relevant security clearances will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. The nature of the contract, requiring Red Team/Offensive Cyber qualifications or equivalent functional competence, positions this as an attractive pathway for organisations focusing on cybersecurity solutions to expand their Defence sector engagements domestically. Given the direct award nature due to compatibility considerations, businesses positioned to offer similar efficiencies and technical synergies would be well-suited for future opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Title

RT3-25

Notice Description

* OS classification * Service * Single source, direct award using SC2 template. Anticipated PS100,000 Contract Value Scope of work: The scope of this requirement is summarised as follows: Deliver a full spectrum Adversary Simulation engagement against the specified target system, participating in scoping and creating a Test Plan. Contribute to the production and reporting of a Management and Technical Report at the end of the engagement, supplying artifacts from the exercise. Attend and engage in a technical replay exercise to help address remediation and cyber vulnerabilities. Provide the ability to receive, handle, store, create and issue documentation to the Authority at the OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE classification. The provision of all resources to be/have: UK based and no MOD data to be transmitted outside of the UK. Red Team / Offensive Cyber qualifications or functional-competence equivalent. All technical staff to be SC cleared. Experience of working within Defence industry in the last 5 years. Be practically able to conduct RT engagements at MOD and other Government sites.

Procurement Information

initial scoping of RT3-25 indicated that a change in supplier would result in the MOD receiving services that are different from, and incompatible with existing REDSHOE activity, and that the difference from and incompatibility with REDSHOE would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in delivering the RT3-25 operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011501-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,239 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
samuel.jarman105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE UK LIMTED

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