---
title: "Project Maxwell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0486d8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-08-01"
---

# Project Maxwell

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0486d8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom has recently concluded the procurement process for "Project Maxwell," a contract focused on enhancing Electromagnetic System capability. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with additional classifications in defence services. The project locations include MOD Corsham and MOD Blandford. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the contract for "Operational Services - Operational Management" has been awarded to IBM UK Ltd. The contract signing occurred on 4th April 2024, with a contract duration extending to 1800 days and a total value of £1,076,591,209.20.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in defence-related projects and capable of operating within the classified and technical constraints of the MOD. Companies specialising in software development, systems integration, and consulting stand to benefit greatly. The procurement method was selective, using a restricted process, ensuring that only qualified suppliers could bid. The award criteria placed considerable emphasis on technical capabilities, social value, and commercial feasibility, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with robust technical expertise and comprehensive service offerings to showcase their strengths and potentially secure substantial contract value.

## Notice

Enhanced Electromagnetic System capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,076,591,209 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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 Aug 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2024

## Provenance

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