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title: "DF_183 PS477 Readiness Reporting for Deployability Discovery (R2D2)"
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# DF_183 PS477 Readiness Reporting for Deployability Discovery (R2D2)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e461dbeb-646b-4a3a-bf17-0af022d4d7ef

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DF_183 PS477 Readiness Reporting for Deployability Discovery (R2D2)" contract has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, located in London, England. The contract falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting and software development, with a total value of £6,000,000. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from the DIPS framework (RM6249), focusing on services like system design and support. The contract period extends from 4th August 2025 to 2nd August 2027, indicating a project timeline of two years.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities for large IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in development, applications, user experience, DevOps, system design, and support. Capgemini UK Plc, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the demand for established firms with significant resources and a strong track record in delivering complex IT solutions. Although the procurement is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large companies in the IT sector stand to benefit significantly from engaging with such projects.

## Notice

Providing professional services in support of the R2D2 contract. Framework Call-Off Lot 2 (Dev, Apps, UX, Dev Ops, Sys Design & Support) of the DIPS framework (RM6249).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d568d4f0-fe02-4d7d-b81e-586423448689 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d568d4f0-fe02-4d7d-b81e-586423448689

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d568d4f0-fe02-4d7d-b81e-586423448689
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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