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title: "Maritime Big Play"
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# Maritime Big Play

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5695ab91-d64d-4c8a-9bdf-6c38e028e95b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in London has conducted a procurement process titled "Maritime Big Play," focusing on the software programming and consultancy services industry, specifically in the area of defence systems automation. This procurement falls under the category of services and was managed as a selective procurement process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The completion of the award stage was documented on 24th September 2025, following the contract period that commenced on 1st September 2025 and is expected to conclude on 31st March 2026. The project aims to adapt and validate the SONIX system, with a total contract value of £306,083.36.

This tender creates opportunities for companies specialising in software consultancy and development, particularly those experienced in defence systems and automation technologies. The process was designed to be conducive to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive opportunity for these businesses to expand their reach within the defence sector. Companies like TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to benefit from this procurement, particularly with their presence in the UK and capabilities in innovation and technology solutions.

## Notice

This task will adapt, and validate, SONIX system to enable the assessment algorithms for automation of ASW processing to increase the automation of uncrewed systems conducting ASW taskings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56a3f43-f089-467b-a625-aeda3702355f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £306,083 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £306,083 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TKMS ATLAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56a3f43-f089-467b-a625-aeda3702355f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56a3f43-f089-467b-a625-aeda3702355f
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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