Scope
Reference
TISE3148
Description
This Contract Details Notice is notification of the Award of the National Security, Science and Research (NSSR) Successor Contract. This is a single Lot Contract awarded to a Prime Supplier for the delivery and management of the NSSR Programme across a range of themes. The contract will enable the NSSR division to issue additional Call-Off requirements, estimated at approximately 90, throughout the duration of the Contract.
Contract 1. National Security, Science and Research (NSSR) Successor Contract
Supplier
Contract value
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
13 January 2026
Contract dates
- 14 January 2026 to 1 April 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 2 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of up to 12
months by giving not less than 3 months’ notice in writing to
the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date.
The terms and conditions of the Contract shall apply
throughout any such extended period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment
- 72212132 - Aviation test software development services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery to Price | Deliver the Initial and Call-Off Requirements in accordance with the Price submitted and contracted in Schedule 4 Tender and Task Order Form. |
3 months |
| Delivery Timescales & Rectification | Deliver rectification actions within the agreed timescales for any Initial and Call-Off Requirements. |
3 months |
| Regular progress reports and briefing meetings with the Buyer - Compliance with Specifications | Achieve Deliverables as specified within Initial and Call-Off Requirements. |
3 months |
| Appropriate allocation of resource / staff | Suitable resource applied to deliver Initial and Call-Off Requirements. |
3 months |
| Regular progress reports and briefing meetings with the Buyer- Customer Satisfaction Quality Score | Stakeholder feedback on the quality of deliverables |
3 months |
| Social Value - Fair Work | The Supplier must offer training and upskilling programs for staff. The Supplier must report on the following metrics as informed by Schedule 4 Tender • the number of employment opportunities created... |
12 months |
| Social Value - Resilient, Innovative and Flexible Supply Chains | The Supplier must involve SMEs in delivery of the NSSR Programme. The Supplier must report on the following metrics as informed by Schedule 4 Tender. • Direct spend with SMEs: The value of contract... |
12 months |
Signed contract documents
signed_TISE3148 NSSR Successor Contract Award Form PA and DfT signed v1.4 (redacted).pdf
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
PA Consulting Services Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTG-1767-GXBV
10 Bressenden Place
London
SW1E 5DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. National Security, Science and Research (NSSR) Successor Contract
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government