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title: "709378450 - Autonomy Software Development and Maintenance - Contract Award Notice"
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# 709378450 - Autonomy Software Development and Maintenance - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbe3d541-ceaf-436f-811c-ed7f4bb6a6fe

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract titled "709378450 - Autonomy Software Development and Maintenance" for the development of software for military applications. The procurement, valued at £50,000,000, was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating the limited competition method was utilised. The contract involves work in Scotland and is scheduled to run from 16 May 2024 to 31 March 2027. Key dates include the publication of the Contract Award Notice on 13 September 2024 and the initial contract award on 15 May 2024. The chosen supplier for this contract is SeeByte Ltd., based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focused on military applications. The sizable contract value of £50,000,000 highlights the substantial scope and potential for long-term collaboration. Businesses with expertise in autonomy and military-grade software would be well-suited to compete, although the suitability criteria indicate the MoD did not seek small or voluntary and community sector enterprises for this contract. As the procurement stage has closed, interested businesses might closely monitor similar future opportunities to engage in strategic development projects with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Authority Contract 709378450 - Autonomy Software Development and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b94283-b232-4c41-8e3a-8c40b206e384 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,475,094 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 08:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b94283-b232-4c41-8e3a-8c40b206e384
- 13 Sep 2024 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b94283-b232-4c41-8e3a-8c40b206e384
- 19 Jan 2024 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccf25f6-cf30-4dd5-b5e2-ee3c9c384fc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b94283-b232-4c41-8e3a-8c40b206e384
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccf25f6-cf30-4dd5-b5e2-ee3c9c384fc2
  19th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9f7c77e-4d07-4147-8d35-0e8049dc25bd
  VTN for 709378450 - Autonomy Software Development and Maintenance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2062ad17-dec8-40b5-ab8d-b561efa478df
  709378450-Autonomy Software Maintenance and Development - Terms & Conditions REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- http://www.des.mod.uk

## Provenance

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