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title: "Future Architecture of Submarine Technology to Enable RIOT (FASTER)"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-08-24"
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# Future Architecture of Submarine Technology to Enable RIOT (FASTER)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-650ee813-e523-495c-8f8f-fc40aa8eb18a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Future Architecture of Submarine Technology to Enable RIOT (FASTER)", classified under IT services, with a total contract value of £680,800. The procurement was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from the G Cloud 12 Framework. The tender period concluded on 18th August 2021, while the contract ran from 19th August 2021 until 31st March 2022. This initiative primarily took place in the South East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-suited to engage in the IT services sector, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development. With the contract already awarded to DIGI2AL Limited, businesses in similar fields may benefit from future procurements related to military technology and IT services, especially those developing innovative solutions for defence applications.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - contract has already been awarded through the G Cloud 12 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41875f34-c6b4-4e80-aa3c-85d28e356486 |
| 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 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £680,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £680,800 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGI2AL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41875f34-c6b4-4e80-aa3c-85d28e356486

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41875f34-c6b4-4e80-aa3c-85d28e356486
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e7fee7a-3d3e-4a76-bf23-b8093ed9d16e
  n/a

## Provenance

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