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ZODIAC Independent Assurance

Ministry of Defence

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "ZODIAC Independent Assurance," focusing on system quality assurance planning services in the UK. This opportunity falls under the services category and was executed through a selective and restricted procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £2,295,829 GBP, was awarded to NTT DATA UK Ltd on 13 April 2026. The procurement stage is officially in the award and contract phase, with the tender initiated as a planned tender. The Independent Assurance function will run for 24 months, employing techniques like code reviews, component flow analysis, and validation of secure-by-design principles, crucial for defence industry operations.

This completed tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in technical assurance, software development, and IT services, especially those with capabilities in code reviews and data validation. Large enterprises, particularly those familiar with defence sector demands and possessing robust quality control processes, stand to benefit significantly from similar engagements. NTT DATA UK Ltd, being the supplier on this particular contract, indicative of the calibre and scale required to succeed. Active participation in tenders of this nature can enhance reputation in the defence industry, facilitate knowledge transfer, and encourage growth through collaboration with esteemed organisations like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ZODIAC Independent Assurance

Notice Description

The Independent Assurance (IA) function will, over the 24-month period of performance, provide the Authority with structured and independent technical assurance of prototype capability releases and facilitate the transfer of enduring technical knowledge. This will include code reviews, component flow analysis, data control validation, CI/CD release and commissioning process reviews, and validation of secure-by-design principles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Independent Assurance (IA) function will, over the 24-month period of performance, provide the Authority with structured and independent technical assurance of prototype capability releases and facilitate the transfer of enduring technical knowledge. This will include code reviews, component flow analysis, data control validation, CI/CD release and commissioning process reviews, and validation of secure-by-design principles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036215-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,295,829 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20264 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
BRISTOL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTT DATA UK Ltd

Further Information

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