---
title: "PICASSO THOR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-24"
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# PICASSO THOR

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently concluded the award stage for the procurement process titled "PICASSO THOR." This tender, under the classification of "Data services" and "Computer-related services" with a focus also on defence services, involves the design, development, delivery, and support of new MetOc capability. The awarded contract, dated 18 October 2024, has been signed with Leidos Innovations UK Ltd. This procurement process, which falls under the category of services, employed a selective method that involved negotiation with the publication of a contract notice. The procurement took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK1), with criteria emphasising technical capability (85%), social values (15%), and price (30%). The deadline for appeals was 23 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data and computer-related services, particularly those with expertise in defence and military solutions. Companies with strong technical capabilities and a proven track record in similar projects will find this contract aligns well with their growth ambitions. The partnership with a major governmental body such as the Ministry of Defence also offers substantial prospects for establishing long-term relationships and gaining credibility in the industry. Businesses that can offer innovative, reliable, and secure solutions tailored to defence requirements will be well-suited to compete in this arena.

## Notice

Design, develop, deliver and support new MetOc capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034463-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 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 |

## 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEIDOS INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034463-2024

## Provenance

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