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title: "Pj MCBRIDE - Operational Capability Demonstrator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1d"
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# Pj MCBRIDE - Operational Capability Demonstrator

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Pj MCBRIDE - Operational Capability Demonstrator" under the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. This procurement, which followed an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, and is located in the UK. Conducted without an open tender call due to its specific nature, this procurement included a technical and commercial evaluation. The contract was awarded on 1st July 2025 to Atos IT Services UK Limited and has a value of GBP 2,765,902.66, aimed at enhancing the firm base analytical and fusion system. The lot included provision for a one-time extension option, although currently, the lot status is cancelled.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in systems development and integration within the defence sector. Atos IT Services UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, was successful in securing the award, highlighting the scope for well-resourced companies with experience in navigating competitive frameworks like G-Cloud. The framework allows suppliers to showcase their capabilities in meeting the bespoke needs of the Ministry of Defence, providing growth potential for businesses that can offer innovative and robust technological solutions aligned with government requirements.

## Notice

This Operational Capability Demonstrator will build and further develop the firm base analytical and fusion system, as well as provide the right connections to allow for data to flow to a deployed system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Operational Capability Demonstrator will build and further develop the firm base analytical and fusion system, as well as provide the right connections to allow for data to flow to a deployed system. Please follow the below link for access to the redacted contract: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60374

Options: 1x option for extension

### Procurement Information

This contract was competitively let using the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM1557.14). A technical and commercial evaluation was completed on the keyword search function with filters. This led to the shortlisted suppliers service offerings being assessed to meet the requirements. This process is further described under the G-Cloud 14 Crown Commercial Service policy and guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064332-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | £2,765,902 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064332-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60374
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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