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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender update |
| Buyer: | Ministry of Defence |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £180,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £216,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 8 September 2025 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05245d |
| Notice Reference: | 050927-2025 |
All 10 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAfD) Open Framework - ASGARD
DDAI/010 Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework
DDAI/010 Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework
DDAI/010 Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework
DDAI/010 Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework
Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework
Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework
Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework
Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework
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| Award status: | Active |
(2) Update to the Lot structure requiring Suppliers to select two (2) lots maximum. Timeline extension to allow for full consideration of updated change. 22 August 2025. (1) Notice Publishing and mild amendment to formatting. 19 August 2025.
| Call-off method: | With mini-competition (call-off via competition) |
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is launching a procurement for a new Defence and Security Open Framework specially designed to encourage the development, and accelerants of, advanced digital 'Decision' capabilities. An Open Framework is defined as a scheme of successive frameworks that allows for the periodic reopening of supplier lists under substantially the same terms. This contrasts with traditional ‘closed’ frameworks where after a single competition process suppliers are ‘locked’ in or out of a framework for its full duration. This Open Framework will operate as the main delivery mechanism for ASGARD; the British Army's flagship Transformative Capability Initiative (TCI). This project will deliver a central part of the Chief of General Staff's (CGS) Growth Through Transformation (GTT) strategy. This Open Framework will focus on the 'Decide' element of the target acquisition cycle (Sense-Decide-Effect); supporting ASGARD’s goal of reinventing, and transforming, how land forces deliver operational decision-support and decision-making software via the use of modern Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies. More information, including the final scope of this framework, is available in the Tender documents accesible via the Defense Sorucing Portal (DSP) Over four (4) core years (with options to extend), the estimated value of this framework is estimated to be £180,000,000.00. This figure is purely indicative and is not a comittment to spend, and is subject to amendment prior to the publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documentation. The MOD has duly considered the use of lots in this framework and has provided the details of proposed lots below. These lots, and the procurement process, will be suitable for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to bid for. Suppliers will be able to bid against multiple lots and, if successful, be awarded onto multiple. Please be aware that the MOD will not be providing additional time for Suppliers bidding onto multiple lots during the tender process.
This lot focuses on advanced data integration capabilities beyond traditional Extract-Transform-Load or Extract-Load-Transform methods. Solutions should offer configurable connectors, orchestration tools, real-time ingestion, and metadata-driven management. Emphasis should be on reducing long-term integration costs and increasing operational transparency. Basic cloud storage and compute will be covered elsewhere; this lot covers higher-level functions like data validation, cataloguing, and lineage tracking. It will form the backbone for delivering trusted datasets supporting critical operations.
This lot provides accelerators to enhance data-driven decision-making. Solutions should support model development, machine learning operations, synthetic data usage, and real-time inference. The focus is on reducing time-to-insight and improving operational efficiency. Foundational compute services are covered in other lots. This lot targets intelligent capabilities such as automated workflows, pre-trained models, and integration with operational systems.
This lot supports rapid development and management of enterprise-grade applications. Solutions should enable microservices, continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment, observability, and secure deployments. Focus areas include fast delivery, scalability, and continuous innovation. Core infrastructure will be handled in other lots; this lot addresses platforms and services enabling mission-critical software to operate efficiently and securely across the enterprise.
This lot focuses on edge computing and local storage for real-time, low-latency data processing. Solutions should include containerized edge nodes, tiered storage, and resilient, secure connectivity. Emphasis is on supporting distributed environments with limited or intermittent connectivity. Centralized compute and storage will be addressed separately. This lot is essential for scalable, autonomous operations at the edge.
This lot includes expert services to support technology adoption and integration across all other lots. Offerings may include technical training, architecture consulting, synthetic data support, and proof-of-concept development. The goal is to reduce implementation risk and ensure technology choices are effective and well-informed. This lot is the enabler for maximizing ROI and building capability in a complex technology landscape.
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