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title: "ZODIAC Independent Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0687aa"
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# ZODIAC Independent Assurance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0687aa

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "ZODIAC Independent Assurance," focusing on system quality assurance planning services in the UK. This opportunity falls under the services category and was executed through a selective and restricted procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £2,295,829 GBP, was awarded to NTT DATA UK Ltd on 13 April 2026. The procurement stage is officially in the award and contract phase, with the tender initiated as a planned tender. The Independent Assurance function will run for 24 months, employing techniques like code reviews, component flow analysis, and validation of secure-by-design principles, crucial for defence industry operations.

This completed tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in technical assurance, software development, and IT services, especially those with capabilities in code reviews and data validation. Large enterprises, particularly those familiar with defence sector demands and possessing robust quality control processes, stand to benefit significantly from similar engagements. NTT DATA UK Ltd, being the supplier on this particular contract, indicative of the calibre and scale required to succeed. Active participation in tenders of this nature can enhance reputation in the defence industry, facilitate knowledge transfer, and encourage growth through collaboration with esteemed organisations like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Independent Assurance (IA) function will, over the 24-month period of performance, provide the Authority with structured and independent technical assurance of prototype capability releases and facilitate the transfer of enduring technical knowledge. This will include code reviews, component flow analysis, data control validation, CI/CD release and commissioning process reviews, and validation of secure-by-design principles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Independent Assurance (IA) function will, over the 24-month period of performance, provide the Authority with structured and independent technical assurance of prototype capability releases and facilitate the transfer of enduring technical knowledge. This will include code reviews, component flow analysis, data control validation, CI/CD release and commissioning process reviews, and validation of secure-by-design principles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036215-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,295,829 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NTT DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036215-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:123456-2010:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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