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title: "Lead Architect Role for Synthetics"
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# Lead Architect Role for Synthetics

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4539842c-4666-401c-88d6-acffb9c16cb5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the role of Lead Architect on the "Synthetics" project, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. This contract falls under the Services category and was concluded via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded supplier is Atkins Realis, a large-scale organisation. The contract, valued at £225,250, spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, and is located in Corsham, South West England, with postal code SN13 9NR. The tender process has now reached the Award stage.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in IT consultancy and architectural services, particularly those with the capacity to fulfil large-scale government contracts. Organisations capable of operating within framework agreements stand to benefit greatly. Given the project's nature under the defence sector, businesses with experience in supporting government agencies, particularly in robust and flexible IT architecture solutions, would find this particularly advantageous for growth and expanding their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af72374e-2473-43b8-8998-31bbc31ac0e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS REALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af72374e-2473-43b8-8998-31bbc31ac0e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af72374e-2473-43b8-8998-31bbc31ac0e0
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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