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title: "DCO Sensors Engineering Services"
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# DCO Sensors Engineering Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bae53a99-1d8f-4dfd-b4f4-562d9be02690

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, seeking engineering services for DCO Sensors. Classified under IT services with a CPV code of 72000000, this contract spans various locations including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 15th January 2025, with the contract covering a period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement status is marked as complete with an active award effective from 17th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers with capabilities in consulting, software development, and support services, aligning with the Defence sector's demands. Although awarded to Softcat Plc, SMEs with expertise in integrating and maintaining sensor toolsets could find similar opportunities in future contracts by building a robust defence-specific service offering. Such tenders typically favour businesses capable of quickly integrating technological solutions into existing defence systems, providing a pathway for those looking to expand within the public sector, especially if they can offer innovative solutions to meet dynamic operational requirements.

## Notice

Requirement for an effective level of support and a formal mechanism to access Integration and Engineering Services. 1.Integrate and deploy the selected Sensor toolsets with Defence environments at pace. 2. Maintain: 3rd and 4th line support for the full CMD sensor suite, supporting and driving evergreening activities. 3. Ongoing Change: A capability to allow CMD to integrate/ingest Sensor data into the Defensive Cyber Capability in order to respond at pace to operational demands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9020d00a-4679-4609-bda7-52974f3e9ac6 |
| 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 | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,400,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,400,960 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9020d00a-4679-4609-bda7-52974f3e9ac6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9020d00a-4679-4609-bda7-52974f3e9ac6
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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