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17 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Automation Garage - Professional Services Support and Delivery utilising Framework RM6249," categorized under office automation software development services. The services focus on advancing digitalisation, hyper-automation, and intelligent automation within Defence, with an initial contract period running from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2028. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKK1, this tender was processed as an award procedure without prior publication. Capgemini UK Plc has been awarded the contract, valued at £18,000,000, which was officially signed on 10th June 2026.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in automation and digital technologies, particularly large firms capable of offering comprehensive services from analysis to deployment. Businesses focused on innovative technology solutions and knowledge transfer in digitalisation would find this contract beneficial for growth, especially those looking to make inroads into the defence sector. With a procurement method that leverages framework agreements, such processes often present networking and further contracting opportunities for businesses committed to technology advancements in government sectors.

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Notice Title

715738452 Automation Garage - Professional Services Support and Delivery utilising Framework RM6249

Notice Description

The Provision of Automation Garage Analysis, Innovation and Development starting 8th June 2026 and expiring 7th June 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Example of the Services the Supplier shall provide are listed below. Actual Services to be provided by the Supplier to the Authority will be specified and agreed within Statement of Works. - Build upon existing, and support the introduction of new, digitalisation hyper-automation and intelligent automation capabilities across Defence - Support the objectives of the Buyer's Automation Garage - Create showcase for digitalisation, hyper-automation and intelligent automation capabilities across Defence - Bring external expertise and experience to demonstrate longer term potential for digitalisation - Understand developing trends in technology and the capacity for these to be deployed in Defence. - Support development of strategies and plans - Provide Services to analyse, develop and deploy digital products - Provide and support training and knowledge transfer in digital technologies

Options: Optional one year extension

Procurement Information

Not direct award, call-off from Framework. Option selected in order to publish through DSP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cde9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067832-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212920 - Office automation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 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

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

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