---
title: "715695453 - Project Electorate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f5b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-15"
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# 715695453 - Project Electorate

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5b4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "Project Electorate," aimed at researching the construction of fragment simulating projectiles to better simulate wounding mechanisms in modern large-scale combat operations. This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, and the contract has been awarded to Cranfield University. Located in Lichfield, UK, the Ministry facilitated this direct procurement process without competition, as the project's value was below the threshold. Significant dates include the contract signing on 3rd December 2025, with active delivery scheduled until 31st May 2026, and a total contract value of £16,290.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for institutions specialising in advanced research and consultancy services. Notably, organisations with the capability to develop innovative solutions in defence and combat simulation technologies would find this contract beneficial. Large-scale entities that can offer specialised services similar to Cranfield University are well-suited to compete in future tenders under similar categories. The focus on cutting-edge research demonstrates the Ministry of Defence's ongoing commitment to advancing military technologies and strategies.

## Notice

Research into 'Construction of Fragment Simulating Projectiles to better simulate wounding mechanisms in contemporary Large Scale Combat Operation'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082893-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,290 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFILED |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082893-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082893-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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