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title: "711767450 - SKYSIREN UK IBS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e40b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# 711767450 - SKYSIREN UK IBS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e40b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has successfully concluded the public procurement process for a project titled "711767450 - SKYSIREN UK IBS" under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement process follows the selective negotiation approach with the publication of a contract notice and is classified within the computer and related services industry. The services will be delivered within the South East of England, specifically in regions UKJ and UKJ31. This procurement, tagged under the 'award' stage, was finalised with a signed contract on 17th October 2025, valued at £5,530,032.71 GBP. STS Defence Limited has been awarded the contract, with activities in support of the Skysiren capability.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the IT services sector specialising in defence-related projects. The weighting criteria emphasise technical capabilities, accounting for 80% of the evaluation, alongside cost considerations. Businesses that can demonstrate strong technical proficiency in IT and software development and have experience engaging with defence sector projects may find this tender particularly suited for competitive participation. The presence of a subcontracting component indicates additional opportunities for smaller firms to participate indirectly through partnership with the principal contractor, STS Defence Limited. This tender is ideal for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in public sector and defence-based IT services.

## Notice

Services in support of the Skysiren capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075092-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 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 | £5,530,032 |

## 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STS DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075092-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sts-defence.com

## Provenance

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