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title: "Land Artificial Intelligence Services (Spearhead) Renewal (DInfoCom/0177)"
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# Land Artificial Intelligence Services (Spearhead) Renewal (DInfoCom/0177)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a71b1cc2-efd5-4023-88a6-7a9a3692090c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to renew its contract for Land Artificial Intelligence Services, specifically under the title "Land Artificial Intelligence Services (Spearhead) Renewal (DInfoCom/0177)". This procurement falls under the IT services sector, particularly consulting and software development, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 9th July 2021. The contract period commences on 15th September 2021 and spans 12 months with two optional extensions of a further 12 months each. The total contract value is approximately £2,471,734.06 and the procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning. Companies that can enhance command and control capabilities in land operations would be particularly well-suited to compete, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative solutions to reduce cognitive burdens for users. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations or government contracts in the defence sector, aligning with the UK’s strategy of modernising defence technology through innovative partnerships.

## Notice

The Enhanced Command & Control (C2) Spearhead (EC2SPHD) is a key component for rapidly accelerating Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in Land operations and Enhancing C2 in the Land Environment by using Technology, including AI, Automation, ML, and ways of working to reduce the cognitive burden on the human and speed up processes. Additional information: This Contract has been awarded Via Crown Commercial Services Framework: RM1557.12 (G-Cloud). The Contract is for a duration of 12 Months plus x 2 12 Month Option Periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c032a5-617b-4437-a890-91cd2624ef85 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 14 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,471,734 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,471,734 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 17:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c032a5-617b-4437-a890-91cd2624ef85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c032a5-617b-4437-a890-91cd2624ef85
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7e98904-6d90-4481-9d06-f24ec55bf736

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