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title: "Pj. Poppins"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94636402-64c0-43d2-95cd-e09e96e42134"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Pj. Poppins

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94636402-64c0-43d2-95cd-e09e96e42134

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Ministry of Defence, titled "Pj. Poppins", focused on research and development services concerning security and defence materials. This contract, relevant to the goods industry category, was awarded on 15th December 2025 and published on 3rd February 2026. The main location for the procurement is in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2EU. The procurement process followed a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, and was in the award stage. The contract period started on 15th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 11th December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the security and defence sectors. Companies capable of delivering innovative research and development services can benefit from participating in similar tenders. The current contract was awarded to Aether Aerospace, showcasing how SMEs can effectively compete for such opportunities when they possess specialised capabilities or products that meet the Ministry of Defence's needs. Engaging in contracts like these can provide a stable revenue stream and enhance a company's reputation within the defence industry.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c8aa0f-8f22-4f2d-94cf-e1985bdc1ebd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | AETHER AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c8aa0f-8f22-4f2d-94cf-e1985bdc1ebd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c8aa0f-8f22-4f2d-94cf-e1985bdc1ebd
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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