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title: "Project ORTHUS - Preparing the Fielded Force - ASTRID Task 271"
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# Project ORTHUS - Preparing the Fielded Force - ASTRID Task 271

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9589d2b1-b233-487a-a6de-af71c85e496a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Project ORTHUS - Preparing the Fielded Force - ASTRID Task 271" in the military research and technology industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £749,836.22 in GBP. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. The tender period ended on 27th March 2023, and the contract was awarded on 2nd May 2023. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence located in Andover, South West region, United Kingdom.

This contract award by the Ministry of Defence presents opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in military research and technology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. The procurement process involved calling off from a framework agreement, creating a competitive landscape for businesses like BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd t/a CORDA, the awarded supplier. Businesses catering to the needs of the Ministry of Defence and military industry are well-positioned to compete and grow through this contract.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice in accordance with the Govt's Transparency Agenda

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955ff713-3878-48d8-9009-2841f29acca7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £749,836 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £749,836 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LTD T/A CORDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2023 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955ff713-3878-48d8-9009-2841f29acca7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955ff713-3878-48d8-9009-2841f29acca7
  2nd June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bac5d87a-63c4-4189-bdd3-62fb4717d34c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/255add5c-83b7-4f49-9607-7f18f61f0839
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