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title: "Title missing - see contract for details."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ce8"
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published: "2025-08-22"
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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ce8

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## Summary

The procurement process described here involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, which has engaged in a contract for research and development services, particularly to support the development of the ZODIAC Prototype with Roke Manor Research Limited. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically within the realm of research and development and evaluation tests, focusing on defence. Located in the United Kingdom, the process is currently at the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 13th August 2025. The process followed a limited procurement method, justified under exemptions in the Procurement Act 2023, allowing negotiation without publishing a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, especially those with expertise in defence-related projects. Given that the contract has been directly awarded, it highlights potential areas where select firms can excel by leveraging niche capabilities or specialised knowledge. Furthermore, businesses that can offer similar expertise may aim to position themselves for future expansions or related opportunities in collaboration with large governmental bodies like the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth.

## Notice

* Provision of services to continue to carry out Research and Development activity on the ZODIAC Prototype capability to further mature the Prototype into a functional capability that is suitable to scale and to de-risk any future ZODIAC procurement that may take place. * Provision of Industry support to Field Army Exercises to continue to test the Prototype on Exercise.

### Procurement Information

This contract is exempt from the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) in line with Schedule 2 of PA23 and has been Direct Awarded to Roke Manor Research in line with the principles of Schedule 5 of PA23.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050894-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,742,537 |

## 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 | ROKE MANOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050894-2025

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