---
title: "Lightning Shield Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-10-29"
---

# Lightning Shield Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e3

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Lightning Shield Support" contract was conducted by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom, focusing on data security software development services. This tender, classified under the services category, has reached the Award stage and was signed on 15th January 2021. The contract value amounts to £410,880 and was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, primarily due to technical reasons which restricted competition. The procurement took place in Kings Lynn, located in the UKH16 region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in data security and software development. Companies that have a strong technical background and experience in delivering specialised defence-related projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. The active contract with Waymont Consulting Limited highlights the potential for similar suppliers to engage with the Ministry of Defence in future tenders, fostering an environment for impending projects requiring expert technical solutions in the defence sector.

## Notice

Contract for Support to Lightning Shield and the Sovereign Data Gateway.

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded to Waymont Consulting Limited pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations Act 2011) for technical reasons. VTN previously published and unchallenged.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027253-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £410,880 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | KINGS LYNN |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ26 East Surrey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAYMONT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027253-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mod.uk

## Provenance

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