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All Suppliers from Stage 2 will receive an assessment summary letter that explains their award or rejection based on their response to the ITT.\n•\tStage 4 – Framework Call-Off: \nSuccessful Suppliers from Stage 3 will be appointed a place on a lot within the Framework in readiness for the MOD to utilise (“Call-Off”) via the running of a streamlined competitive process. It is up to the MOD, and with consideration to its unique requirements, in how they structure their competitive Call-Off process, however as a minimum this competition will feature a Financial and Social Value component. After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s). \nIMPORTANT – Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this notice and is based on the latest information available at this time. However, all information provided in this notice may be subject to change prior to the launching of this Tender Notice. 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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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Accelerators", "description": "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. 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More information, including the final scope of this framework, will become available in the future publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents (anticipated in Q3 of 2025).\nOver 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. \nThe 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.\nSupplier Feedback on Lots:\nSuppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the lot names, number of places, and descriptions for the MODs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 13th June 2025, at 17:00. Feedback must be limited to the lots and must be submitted via the MS Form provided, in Section 2 and Section 3 (Link here: https://forms.office.com/e/GXyHunmrt9).\nPlease note that the MOD reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove lots entirely on that basis. The final lots will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents. \nSupplier Invitation to Bidders Conference:\nThe MOD is planning to hold a virtual Bidders Conference for prospective Suppliers to attend (no commitment to bid required to attend). 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The intention of this session is three-fold, namely: (1) to explain how Suppliers, especially Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), can get involved in this opportunity, (2) to promote a common understanding of the program’s goals, and (3) to set the behaviours that MOD and Suppliers can expect from each other. \nWhile a date is not confirmed for the Bidders Conference, should your organisation wish to attend please complete the MS Form, Section 1, so that the MOD may contact you once a date is confirmed (Link here: https://forms.office.com/e/GXyHunmrt9).", "status": "planned", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "5" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "isAccelerated": true, "acceleratedRationale": "Qualifying planned procurement notice", "features": "This Digital ‘Decisions’ Accelerators for Defence (DDAD), Open Framework will be a multi-supplier agreement that falls under the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The MOD intends to run a streamlined two-stage competitive tendering procedure before awarding a fixed number of Supplier’s against each Lot on the framework. \nThe Commercial Process for the DDAD Framework will have the following components:\n•\tStage 1 – Condition of Participation (COP): \nSuppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity must submit a complete and compliant response to the Tender Notice before the deadline (this deadline will be clearly stated in the Tender Notice and Tender Documentation once it is available). This pre-qualification stage will be focused on determining which Suppliers are best capable of delivering the required services, and therefore offer the most value to the MOD. This stage will be broken down into the following sections (Question categories subject to change):\n-\tYour Information (Information Only)\n-\tYour Bidding Model (Information Only)\n-\tExclusion Grounds (Pass / Fail)\n-\tDiscretionary Exclusion Grounds (Pass / Fail)\n-\tTechnical Ability (Scored)\n-\tAdditional Questions (Scored)\nTo ensure transparency, the MOD will be using Stage 1 to down-select Suppliers, and as such will only take a fixed number of Suppliers to the next stage (the number of Suppliers being taken through will be clearly stated in the Tender Notice and Tender Documentation once it is available).\n•\tStage 2 – Invitation To Tender (ITT): \nSuppliers who are successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the next stage in the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a more detailed, focussed, assessment of Suppliers’ capabilities in response to a list of questions set by the MOD. Stage 2 will include: \n-\tTechnical Questions (Scored)\n-\tSocial Value (Scored)\n-\tPresentation (Scored)\n-\tFinancial Assessment (Scored) \nPlease note at Stage 2 the questions will be lot-specific and require different responses from Suppliers. Suppliers should be aware that no extra time is provided for Suppliers who are wishing to bid against multiple lots, albeit they are free to do so and will be scored separately. \n•\tStage 3 – Framework Award: \nSuppliers with the Most Advantageous Tenders (MAT) at Stage 2 will be invited to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement and subsequently be awarded a place on the Framework. Parties are required to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement before being awarded a place onto the Framework. All Suppliers from Stage 2 will receive an assessment summary letter that explains their award or rejection based on their response to the ITT.\n•\tStage 4 – Framework Call-Off: \nSuccessful Suppliers from Stage 3 will be appointed a place on a lot within the Framework in readiness for the MOD to utilise (“Call-Off”) via the running of a streamlined competitive process. It is up to the MOD, and with consideration to its unique requirements, in how they structure their competitive Call-Off process, however as a minimum this competition will feature a Financial and Social Value component. After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s). \nIMPORTANT – Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this notice and is based on the latest information available at this time. However, all information provided in this notice may be subject to change prior to the launching of this Tender Notice. Any change(s) will be clearly identified in the Tender Notice." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "defenceSecurity" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true, "type": "closed" } }, "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-08-01T23:59:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Data Integration", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Accelerators", "description": "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. 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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. \nThis 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.\nThis 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, will become available in the future publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents (anticipated in Q3 of 2025).\nOver 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. \nThe 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.\nSupplier Feedback on Lots:\nSuppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the lot names, number of places, and descriptions for the MODs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 13th June 2025, at 17:00. Feedback must be limited to the lots and must be submitted via the MS Form provided, in Section 2 and Section 3 (LINK HAS NOW EXPIRED).\nPlease note that the MOD reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove lots entirely on that basis. The final lots will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents. \nSupplier Invitation to Bidders Conference:\nThe MOD is planning to hold a virtual Bidders Conference for prospective Suppliers to attend (no commitment to bid required to attend). A date has not yet been confirmed for this event; however, the MOD will endeavour to provide as much notice as possible and in any event more than two (2) weeks. To promote principles of equal treatment and transparency, this session will be recorded and can made available to Suppliers who request it or are unable to attend.\nThe Bidders Conference will include a brief introduction from the Project Team and a run through of the process from the Commercial Team. The intention of this session is three-fold, namely: (1) to explain how Suppliers, especially Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), can get involved in this opportunity, (2) to promote a common understanding of the program’s goals, and (3) to set the behaviours that MOD and Suppliers can expect from each other. \nWhile a date is not confirmed for the Bidders Conference, should your organisation wish to attend please complete the MS Form, Section 1, so that the MOD may contact you once a date is confirmed (UPDATED LINK FOR NEW SUPPLIERS 16/06/2025: https://forms.office.com/e/0i7aVDDiwC).", "status": "planned", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "5" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "isAccelerated": true, "acceleratedRationale": "Qualifying planned procurement notice", "features": "This Digital ‘Decisions’ Accelerators for Defence (DDAD), Open Framework will be a multi-supplier agreement that falls under the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The MOD intends to run a streamlined two-stage competitive tendering procedure before awarding a fixed number of Supplier’s against each Lot on the framework. \nThe Commercial Process for the DDAD Framework will have the following components:\n•\tStage 1 – Condition of Participation (COP): \nSuppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity must submit a complete and compliant response to the Tender Notice before the deadline (this deadline will be clearly stated in the Tender Notice and Tender Documentation once it is available). This pre-qualification stage will be focused on determining which Suppliers are best capable of delivering the required services, and therefore offer the most value to the MOD. This stage will be broken down into the following sections (Question categories subject to change):\n-\tYour Information (Information Only)\n-\tYour Bidding Model (Information Only)\n-\tExclusion Grounds (Pass / Fail)\n-\tDiscretionary Exclusion Grounds (Pass / Fail)\n-\tTechnical Ability (Scored)\n-\tAdditional Questions (Scored)\nTo ensure transparency, the MOD will be using Stage 1 to down-select Suppliers, and as such will only take a fixed number of Suppliers to the next stage (the number of Suppliers being taken through will be clearly stated in the Tender Notice and Tender Documentation once it is available).\n•\tStage 2 – Invitation To Tender (ITT): \nSuppliers who are successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the next stage in the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a more detailed, focussed, assessment of Suppliers’ capabilities in response to a list of questions set by the MOD. Stage 2 will include: \n-\tTechnical Questions (Scored)\n-\tSocial Value (Scored)\n-\tPresentation (Scored)\n-\tFinancial Assessment (Scored) \nPlease note at Stage 2 the questions will be lot-specific and require different responses from Suppliers. Suppliers should be aware that no extra time is provided for Suppliers who are wishing to bid against multiple lots, albeit they are free to do so and will be scored separately. \n•\tStage 3 – Framework Award: \nSuppliers with the Most Advantageous Tenders (MAT) at Stage 2 will be invited to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement and subsequently be awarded a place on the Framework. Parties are required to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement before being awarded a place onto the Framework. All Suppliers from Stage 2 will receive an assessment summary letter that explains their award or rejection based on their response to the ITT.\n•\tStage 4 – Framework Call-Off: \nSuccessful Suppliers from Stage 3 will be appointed a place on a lot within the Framework in readiness for the MOD to utilise (“Call-Off”) via the running of a streamlined competitive process. It is up to the MOD, and with consideration to its unique requirements, in how they structure their competitive Call-Off process, however as a minimum this competition will feature a Financial and Social Value component. After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s). \nIMPORTANT – Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this notice and is based on the latest information available at this time. However, all information provided in this notice may be subject to change prior to the launching of this Tender Notice. Any change(s) will be clearly identified in the Tender Notice." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "defenceSecurity" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true, "type": "closed" } }, "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-08-01T23:59:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Data Integration", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Accelerators", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "Applications", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "4", "title": "Edge Storage and Compute", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Services", "description": "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. 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(2) You may register to attend the Bidders Conference via the following link: (Https://forms.office.com/e/0i7aVDDiwC)\nThe Authority will provide an update on the Bidders Conference in the near future. If you have not yet registered and wish to attend, please register using the link above in Change 2, Item 2. 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All Suppliers from Stage 2 will receive an assessment summary letter that explains their award or rejection based on their response to the ITT.\n•\tStage 4 – Framework Call-Off: \nSuccessful Suppliers from Stage 3 will be appointed a place on a lot within the Framework in readiness for the MOD to utilise (“Call-Off”) via the running of a streamlined competitive process. It is up to the MOD, and with consideration to its unique requirements, in how they structure their competitive Call-Off process, however as a minimum this competition will feature a Financial and Social Value component. After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s). \nIMPORTANT – Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this notice and is based on the latest information available at this time. However, all information provided in this notice may be subject to change prior to the launching of this Tender Notice. 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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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Accelerators", "description": "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. 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This lot is essential for scalable, autonomous operations at the edge.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Services", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "amount": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2029-10-20T23:59:59+01:00" } } ], "documents": [ { "id": "future", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "accessDetails": "Tender Documents will be provided electronically at the same time of the Tender Notice." } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2025-07-25T23:59:59+01:00" }, "amendments": [ { "description": "Notice four (4) THIS NOTICE, 10 July 2025\n(1) Estimated Tender Notice release date has been updated to the 25 July 2025. This is an estimated date and may be subject to change. \n(2) Due to continued interest, Suppliers may still register to attend the Bidders Conference (Https://forms.office.com/e/0i7aVDDiwC).\n(3) The Authority it intending to host the online Bidders Conference on the 25 July 2025. Invitations and updates will be sent to those who have registered interest. \nNotice three (3): 16 June 2024, 15:22\n(1) Deadline for providing feedback has now passed. \n(2) You may register to attend the Bidders Conference via the following link: (link moved above).\nNotice two (2): 4 June 2025, 10:08 \n(1) Clarification on maximum number of suppliers across the framework lots. (2) The Authority remains comitted to ensuring that this notice is regularly udated. \n(3) Please note this notice is not a call for competition. 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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. \nThis 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.\nThis 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, will become available in the future publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents (anticipated in Q3 of 2025).\nOver 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. \nThe 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.\nSupplier Feedback on Lots:\nSuppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the lot names, number of places, and descriptions for the MODs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 13th June 2025, at 17:00. Feedback must be limited to the lots and must be submitted via the MS Form provided, in Section 2 and Section 3 (LINK HAS NOW EXPIRED).\nPlease note that the MOD reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove lots entirely on that basis. The final lots will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents. \nSupplier Invitation to Bidders Conference:\nThe MOD is planning to hold a virtual Bidders Conference for prospective Suppliers to attend (no commitment to bid required to attend). 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This stage will be broken down into the following sections (Question categories subject to change):\n-\tYour Information (Information Only)\n-\tYour Bidding Model (Information Only)\n-\tExclusion Grounds (Pass / Fail)\n-\tDiscretionary Exclusion Grounds (Pass / Fail)\n-\tTechnical Ability (Scored)\n-\tAdditional Questions (Scored)\nTo ensure transparency, the MOD will be using Stage 1 to down-select Suppliers, and as such will only take a fixed number of Suppliers to the next stage (the number of Suppliers being taken through will be clearly stated in the Tender Notice and Tender Documentation once it is available).\n•\tStage 2 – Invitation To Tender (ITT): \nSuppliers who are successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the next stage in the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a more detailed, focussed, assessment of Suppliers’ capabilities in response to a list of questions set by the MOD. Stage 2 will include: \n-\tTechnical Questions (Scored)\n-\tSocial Value (Scored)\n-\tPresentation (Scored)\n-\tFinancial Assessment (Scored) \nPlease note at Stage 2 the questions will be lot-specific and require different responses from Suppliers. Suppliers should be aware that no extra time is provided for Suppliers who are wishing to bid against multiple lots, albeit they are free to do so and will be scored separately. \n•\tStage 3 – Framework Award: \nSuppliers with the Most Advantageous Tenders (MAT) at Stage 2 will be invited to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement and subsequently be awarded a place on the Framework. Parties are required to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement before being awarded a place onto the Framework. All Suppliers from Stage 2 will receive an assessment summary letter that explains their award or rejection based on their response to the ITT.\n•\tStage 4 – Framework Call-Off: \nSuccessful Suppliers from Stage 3 will be appointed a place on a lot within the Framework in readiness for the MOD to utilise (“Call-Off”) via the running of a streamlined competitive process. It is up to the MOD, and with consideration to its unique requirements, in how they structure their competitive Call-Off process, however as a minimum this competition will feature a Financial and Social Value component. After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s). \nIMPORTANT – Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this notice and is based on the latest information available at this time. However, all information provided in this notice may be subject to change prior to the launching of this Tender Notice. Any change(s) will be clearly identified in the Tender Notice." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "defenceSecurity" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true, "type": "closed" } }, "submissionMethodDetails": "Tender Release date remains subject to change, however, the MOD will be holding a market engagement conference on the 01/08/2025, 10:00 to 12:00.\nIn the interest of maintaining momentum and the maximum transparency possible, the MOD will provide a confirmed Tender Release date as soon as it is possible.\nThe MOD will ensure that updates are communicated promptly and with as much notice as possible.", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-08-18T23:59:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Data Integration", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Accelerators", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "Applications", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } }, { "id": "4", "title": "Edge Storage and Compute", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Services", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } } ], "documents": [ { "id": "future", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "accessDetails": "Tender Documents will be provided electronically at the same time of the Tender Notice." } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2025-08-01T23:59:59+01:00" }, "amendments": [ { "description": "Notice five (5) THIS NOTICE, 18 July \n(1) Estimated Tender Notice release date has been updated to the 1 August 2025. This is an estimated date and may be subject to change.\n(2) The Authority has confirmed a date for the Market Engagement Conference: 1 August 2025, 10:00 to 12:00. Those who have registered do not need to register again. This will be a virtual event. Should you be interested to register: (Https://forms.office.com/e/0i7aVDDiwC)\n(3) The Authority will ensure that updates are communicated promptly and with as much notice as possible.\nNotice four (4): 10 July 2025, 10:46\n(1) Estimated Tender Notice release date has been updated to the 25 July 2025. This is an estimated date and may be subject to change. \n(2) Due to continued interest, Suppliers may still register to attend the Bidders Conference (Https://forms.office.com/e/0i7aVDDiwC).\n(3) The Authority it intending to host the online Bidders Conference on the 25 July 2025. Invitations and updates will be sent to those who have registered interest. \nNotice three (3): 16 June 2024, 15:22\n(1) Deadline for providing feedback has now passed. \n(2) You may register to attend the Bidders Conference via the following link: (link moved above).\nNotice two (2): 4 June 2025, 10:08 \n(1) Clarification on maximum number of suppliers across the framework lots. (2) The Authority remains comitted to ensuring that this notice is regularly udated. \n(3) Please note this notice is not a call for competition. 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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. \nThis 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.\nThis 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, will become available in the future publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents (anticipated in Q3 of 2025).\nOver 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. \nThe 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.\nSupplier Feedback on Lots:\nSuppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the lot names, number of places, and descriptions for the MODs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 13th June 2025, at 17:00. Feedback must be limited to the lots and must be submitted via the MS Form provided, in Section 2 and Section 3 (LINK HAS NOW EXPIRED).\nPlease note that the MOD reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove lots entirely on that basis. The final lots will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents. \nSupplier Invitation to Market Engagement Conference:\nThe MOD is planning to hold a virtual Conference for prospective Suppliers to attend (no commitment to bid required to attend). The Market Engagement Conference shall take place on the 1 August 2025, 10:00 to 12:00 with links to attend at the top of the notice change section. To promote principles of equal treatment and transparency, this session will be recorded and can made available to Suppliers who request it or are unable to attend.\nThe Market Engagement Conference will include a brief introduction from the Project Team and a run through of the process from the Commercial Team. The intention of this session is three-fold, namely: (1) to explain how Suppliers, especially Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), can get involved in this opportunity, (2) to promote a common understanding of the program’s goals, and (3) to set the behaviours that MOD and Suppliers can expect from each other.", "status": "planned", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "73110000", "description": "Research services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "5" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "isAccelerated": true, "acceleratedRationale": "Qualifying planned procurement notice", "features": "This Digital ‘Decisions’ Accelerators for Defence (DDAD), Open Framework will be a multi-supplier agreement that falls under the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The MOD intends to run a streamlined two-stage competitive tendering procedure before awarding a fixed number of Supplier’s against each Lot on the framework. \nThe Commercial Process for the DDAD Framework will have the following components:\n•\tStage 1 – Condition of Participation (COP): \nSuppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity must submit a complete and compliant response to the Tender Notice before the deadline (this deadline will be clearly stated in the Tender Notice and Tender Documentation once it is available). This pre-qualification stage will be focused on determining which Suppliers are best capable of delivering the required services, and therefore offer the most value to the MOD. This stage will be broken down into the following sections (Question categories subject to change):\n-\tYour Information (Information Only)\n-\tYour Bidding Model (Information Only)\n-\tExclusion Grounds (Pass / Fail)\n-\tDiscretionary Exclusion Grounds (Pass / Fail)\n-\tTechnical Ability (Scored)\n-\tAdditional Questions (Scored)\nTo ensure transparency, the MOD will be using Stage 1 to down-select Suppliers, and as such will only take a fixed number of Suppliers to the next stage (the number of Suppliers being taken through will be clearly stated in the Tender Notice and Tender Documentation once it is available).\n•\tStage 2 – Invitation To Tender (ITT): \nSuppliers who are successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the next stage in the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a more detailed, focussed, assessment of Suppliers’ capabilities in response to a list of questions set by the MOD. Stage 2 will include: \n-\tTechnical Questions (Scored)\n-\tSocial Value (Scored)\n-\tPresentation (Scored)\n-\tFinancial Assessment (Scored) \nPlease note at Stage 2 the questions will be lot-specific and require different responses from Suppliers. Suppliers should be aware that no extra time is provided for Suppliers who are wishing to bid against multiple lots, albeit they are free to do so and will be scored separately. \n•\tStage 3 – Framework Award: \nSuppliers with the Most Advantageous Tenders (MAT) at Stage 2 will be invited to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement and subsequently be awarded a place on the Framework. Parties are required to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement before being awarded a place onto the Framework. All Suppliers from Stage 2 will receive an assessment summary letter that explains their award or rejection based on their response to the ITT.\n•\tStage 4 – Framework Call-Off: \nSuccessful Suppliers from Stage 3 will be appointed a place on a lot within the Framework in readiness for the MOD to utilise (“Call-Off”) via the running of a streamlined competitive process. It is up to the MOD, and with consideration to its unique requirements, in how they structure their competitive Call-Off process, however as a minimum this competition will feature a Financial and Social Value component. After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s). \nIMPORTANT – Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this notice and is based on the latest information available at this time. However, all information provided in this notice may be subject to change prior to the launching of this Tender Notice. 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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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Accelerators", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "Applications", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } }, { "id": "4", "title": "Edge Storage and Compute", "description": "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.", "status": "planned", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59+00:00" } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Services", "description": "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. 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This is an estimated date and may be subject to change.\n(2) The Authority has confirmed a date for the Market Engagement Conference: 1 August 2025, 10:00 to 12:00. Those who have registered do not need to register again. This will be a virtual event. Should you be interested to register: (Link Removed.)\n(3) The Authority will ensure that updates are communicated promptly and with as much notice as possible.\nNotice four (4): 10 July 2025, 10:46\n(1) Estimated Tender Notice release date has been updated to the 25 July 2025. This is an estimated date and may be subject to change. \n(2) Due to continued interest, Suppliers may still register to attend the Market Engagement Conference (Link Removed).\n(3) The Authority it intending to host the online Market Engagement Conference on the 25 July 2025. Invitations and updates will be sent to those who have registered interest. \nNotice three (3): 16 June 2024, 15:22\n(1) Deadline for providing feedback has now passed. \n(2) You may register to attend the Market Engagement Conference via the following link: (link moved above).\nNotice two (2): 4 June 2025, 10:08 \n(1) Clarification on maximum number of suppliers across the framework lots. (2) The Authority remains comitted to ensuring that this notice is regularly udated. \n(3) Please note this notice is not a call for competition. 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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. \nThis 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.\nThis 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, will become available in the future publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents (anticipated in Q3 of 2025).\nOver 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. \nThe 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.\nSupplier Feedback on Lots:\nSuppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the lot names, number of places, and descriptions for the MODs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 13th June 2025, at 17:00. Feedback must be limited to the lots and must be submitted via the MS Form provided, in Section 2 and Section 3 (LINK HAS NOW EXPIRED).\nPlease note that the MOD reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove lots entirely on that basis. The final lots will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents. \nSupplier Invitation to Market Engagement Conference:\nThe MOD is planning to hold a virtual Conference for prospective Suppliers to attend (no commitment to bid required to attend). The Market Engagement Conference shall take place on the 1 August 2025, 10:00 to 12:00 with links to attend at the top of the notice change section. To promote principles of equal treatment and transparency, this session will be recorded and can made available to Suppliers who request it or are unable to attend.\nThe Market Engagement Conference will include a brief introduction from the Project Team and a run through of the process from the Commercial Team. The intention of this session is three-fold, namely: (1) to explain how Suppliers, especially Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), can get involved in this opportunity, (2) to promote a common understanding of the program’s goals, and (3) to set the behaviours that MOD and Suppliers can expect from each other.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "5" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "isAccelerated": true, "acceleratedRationale": "Qualifying planned procurement notice", "features": "The Digital Decisions Accelerators for Defence (DDAD), Open Framework will be a multi-supplier agreement that falls under the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). \nThe MOD plans to run a streamlined two-stage competitive flexible procedure prior to awarding a fixed number of Supplier's against each Lot on the framework.\nThe Commercial Process for the DDAD Framework will have the following components:\n• Stage 1 - Condition of Participation (COP):\nProspective Candidates wishing to participate in this opportunity must submit a complete and compliant response to this opportunity on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) before the deadline. The deadline for Candidates to submit their response is the 3 September 2025, at 17:00 BST.\nThis pre-qualification stage is focused on determining which Suppliers are technically capable and best suited to delivering the required services, and therefore, offer the most value to the MOD. \nThis stage will be broken down into the following scored sections (non scored questions have not been detailed here):\nTechnical and Professional Ability (60% Weighting).\n1. Relevant Experience and Contract Examples.\n2. Supply Chain.\n3. Product Authenticity and Maturity 1.\n4. Product Authenticity and Maturity 2.\n5. Open and Modular Architecture.\nAdditional Questions (40% Weighting).\n6. Collaborative by Nature.\n7. Scalable by Design.\n8. Land Industrial Strategy (LIS).\n9. Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nQuestion 1 shall be weighted at 20%, whilst all other questions shall be weighted at 10% each. The MOD anticipates it will take through seven (7) Candidates per lot through to the next Stage, accept for the Accelerants lot where it intends to take through fourteen (14). \nFor defintive clarity, the MOD will be using Stage 1 to down-select Candidates, and as such will only take approximately 42 Candidates through to the Stage 2. In reality this number may be slightly higher (in the event of tied scores) or lower (in the event of a singular Candidate being taken through for multiple lots. Further information is available within the guidance documents.\n• Stage 2 - Invitation To Tender (ITT):\nCandidates successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the next Stage in the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a more detailed, focussed, assessment of Suppliers' capabilities in response to a list of questions set by the MOD. Stage 2 will include:\n- 3 x Technical Questions (Scored)\n- 1 x Social Value (Scored)\n- 1 x 30 minute Presentation (Scored)\n- Financial Assessment (Scored)\nPlease note Stage 2 questions will be 'lot-specific' and, therfore, require different responses from Candidates wishing to bid against multiple lots. Candidates should be aware that no extra time is provided for those who wish to bid against multiple lots, albeit they are free to do so.\n• Stage 3 - Framework Award:\nCandidates with the Most Advantageous Tenders (MAT) at Stage 2 will be invited to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement and subsequently be awarded a place on the Framework. Candidates are required to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement before being awarded a place onto the Framework. 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After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s)." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "defenceSecurity" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "participationFees": [ { "type": [ "win" ], "relativeValue": { "proportion": 0.02, "monetaryValue": "award" }, "description": "The Authority is considering the use of franchise agreements with Allied Nations. Further information on this will be made clear at the ITT stage.", "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05245d" } ], "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true, "method": "withReopeningCompetition", "type": "open", "buyerCategories": "Other Defence and closely related agencies.", "description": "This Framework is intended to operate as a route to market that offers innovation and scalability to the Authority. 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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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical and Professional Ability", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Relevant Experience and Contract Examples, (2) Supply Chain, (3) Product Authenticity and Maturity 1, (4) Product Authenticity and Maturity 2, (5) Open and Modular Architecture.\nQuestion 1 is weighted at 20%, all other questions are weighted at 10%", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Additional Questions", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Collaborative by Nature, (2) Scalable by Design, (3) Land Industrial Strategy (LIS), (4) Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nAll questions at this stage are weighted at 10%.", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "secondStage": { "minimumCandidates": 7 }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO9001: 2105 (Quality Management System). 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More information, including the final scope of this framework, is available in the Tender documents accesible via the Defense Sorucing Portal (DSP)\nOver 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. \nThe 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. 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The deadline for Candidates to submit their response is the 3 September 2025, at 17:00 BST.\nThis pre-qualification stage is focused on determining which Suppliers are technically capable and best suited to delivering the required services, and therefore, offer the most value to the MOD. \nThis stage will be broken down into the following scored sections (non scored questions have not been detailed here):\nTechnical and Professional Ability (60% Weighting).\n1. Relevant Experience and Contract Examples.\n2. Supply Chain.\n3. Product Authenticity and Maturity 1.\n4. Product Authenticity and Maturity 2.\n5. Open and Modular Architecture.\nAdditional Questions (40% Weighting).\n6. Collaborative by Nature.\n7. Scalable by Design.\n8. Land Industrial Strategy (LIS).\n9. Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nQuestion 1 shall be weighted at 20%, whilst all other questions shall be weighted at 10% each. The MOD anticipates it will take through seven (7) Candidates per lot through to the next Stage, accept for the Accelerants lot where it intends to take through fourteen (14). \nFor defintive clarity, the MOD will be using Stage 1 to down-select Candidates, and as such will only take approximately 42 Candidates through to the Stage 2. In reality this number may be slightly higher (in the event of tied scores) or lower (in the event of a singular Candidate being taken through for multiple lots. Further information is available within the guidance documents.\n• Stage 2 - Invitation To Tender (ITT):\nCandidates successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the next Stage in the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a more detailed, focussed, assessment of Suppliers' capabilities in response to a list of questions set by the MOD. 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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. \nThis 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.\nThis 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)\nOver 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. \nThe 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.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "5" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "isAccelerated": true, "acceleratedRationale": "Qualifying planned procurement notice", "features": "The Digital Decisions Accelerators for Defence (DDAD), Open Framework will be a multi-supplier agreement that falls under the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). \nThe MOD plans to run a streamlined two-stage competitive flexible procedure prior to awarding a fixed number of Supplier's against each Lot on the framework.\nThe Commercial Process for the DDAD Framework will have the following components:\n• Stage 1 - Condition of Participation (COP):\nProspective Candidates wishing to participate in this opportunity must submit a complete and compliant response to this opportunity on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) before the deadline. The deadline for Candidates to submit their response is the 3 September 2025, at 17:00 BST.\nThis pre-qualification stage is focused on determining which Suppliers are technically capable and best suited to delivering the required services, and therefore, offer the most value to the MOD. \nThis stage will be broken down into the following scored sections (non scored questions have not been detailed here):\nTechnical and Professional Ability (60% Weighting).\n1. Relevant Experience and Contract Examples.\n2. Supply Chain.\n3. Product Authenticity and Maturity 1.\n4. Product Authenticity and Maturity 2.\n5. Open and Modular Architecture.\nAdditional Questions (40% Weighting).\n6. Collaborative by Nature.\n7. Scalable by Design.\n8. Land Industrial Strategy (LIS).\n9. Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nQuestion 1 shall be weighted at 20%, whilst all other questions shall be weighted at 10% each. The MOD anticipates it will take through seven (7) Candidates per lot through to the next Stage, accept for the Accelerants lot where it intends to take through fourteen (14). \nFor defintive clarity, the MOD will be using Stage 1 to down-select Candidates, and as such will only take approximately 42 Candidates through to the Stage 2. In reality this number may be slightly higher (in the event of tied scores) or lower (in the event of a singular Candidate being taken through for multiple lots. Further information is available within the guidance documents.\n• Stage 2 - Invitation To Tender (ITT):\nCandidates successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the next Stage in the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a more detailed, focussed, assessment of Suppliers' capabilities in response to a list of questions set by the MOD. Stage 2 will include:\n- 3 x Technical Questions (Scored)\n- 1 x Social Value (Scored)\n- 1 x 30 minute Presentation (Scored)\n- Financial Assessment (Scored)\nPlease note Stage 2 questions will be 'lot-specific' and, therfore, require different responses from Candidates wishing to bid against multiple lots. Candidates should be aware that no extra time is provided for those who wish to bid against multiple lots, albeit they are free to do so.\n• Stage 3 - Framework Award:\nCandidates with the Most Advantageous Tenders (MAT) at Stage 2 will be invited to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement and subsequently be awarded a place on the Framework. Candidates are required to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement before being awarded a place onto the Framework. 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After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s)." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "defenceSecurity" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "participationFees": [ { "type": [ "win" ], "relativeValue": { "proportion": 0.02, "monetaryValue": "award" }, "description": "The Authority is considering the use of franchise agreements with Allied Nations. Further information on this will be made clear at the ITT stage.", "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05245d" } ], "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true, "method": "withReopeningCompetition", "type": "open", "buyerCategories": "Other Defence and closely related agencies.", "description": "This Framework is intended to operate as a route to market that offers innovation and scalability to the Authority. This framework will support succesful Suppliers in obtaining relevant security clearences and other required processes to allow them to interface with the Authority's processes. This has the effect of mitigating assumptions and estimates in responses.\nMechanically, the framework utilisation (\"Call-Off\") will be via the running of a streamlined competitive process. This may involve the Authority issuing a Problem Statement, Scenario, or Issue Identifier, and asking for responses from Suppliers in the lot. Responses will be scored (including a quality / price consideration) and work awarded to the highest scoring Supplier(s).\nThe DDAD framework is designed to cover various differing requirements across its multiple lots. Therefore, an overarching pricing and incentive model will not be placed over all lots.\nRather, the pricing and incentive mechanisms will be developed over time and agreed at the point of the Authority entering into a contract with a Supplier(s). 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This opportunity will be hosted on the DSP and Candidates are required to submit their response on the DSP.\nThe DSP Project can be found on the below link:\nhttps://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html\nPLEASE NOTE: You must be signed into your DSP account, access the \"PQQ Open to all Suppliers\", and search for the \"DDAD\" opportunity (Project ref.: 62151880)", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2025-09-08T17:00:00+01:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-08-27T17:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-11-13T23:59:59+00:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Data Integration", "description": "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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical and Professional Ability", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Relevant Experience and Contract Examples, (2) Supply Chain, (3) Product Authenticity and Maturity 1, (4) Product Authenticity and Maturity 2, (5) Open and Modular Architecture.\nQuestion 1 is weighted at 20%, all other questions are weighted at 10%", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Additional Questions", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Collaborative by Nature, (2) Scalable by Design, (3) Land Industrial Strategy (LIS), (4) Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nAll questions at this stage are weighted at 10%.", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "secondStage": { "minimumCandidates": 7 }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO9001: 2105 (Quality Management System). 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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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical and Professional Ability", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Relevant Experience and Contract Examples, (2) Supply Chain, (3) Product Authenticity and Maturity 1, (4) Product Authenticity and Maturity 2, (5) Open and Modular Architecture.\nQuestion 1 is weighted at 20%, all other questions are weighted at 10%", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Additional Questions", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Collaborative by Nature, (2) Scalable by Design, (3) Land Industrial Strategy (LIS), (4) Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nAll questions at this stage are weighted at 10%.", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "secondStage": { "minimumCandidates": 7 }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO9001: 2105 (Quality Management System). 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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. \nThis 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.\nThis 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)\nOver 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. \nThe 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.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72200000", "description": "Software programming and consultancy services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72300000", "description": "Data services" } ], "relatedLot": "5" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "isAccelerated": true, "acceleratedRationale": "Qualifying planned procurement notice", "features": "The Digital Decisions Accelerators for Defence (DDAD), Open Framework will be a multi-supplier agreement that falls under the scope of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). \nThe MOD plans to run a streamlined two-stage competitive flexible procedure prior to awarding a fixed number of Supplier's against each Lot on the framework.\nThe Commercial Process for the DDAD Framework will have the following components:\n• Stage 1 - Condition of Participation (COP):\nProspective Candidates wishing to participate in this opportunity must submit a complete and compliant response to this opportunity on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) before the deadline. The deadline for Candidates to submit their response is the 3 September 2025, at 17:00 BST.\nThis pre-qualification stage is focused on determining which Suppliers are technically capable and best suited to delivering the required services, and therefore, offer the most value to the MOD. \nThis stage will be broken down into the following scored sections (non scored questions have not been detailed here):\nTechnical and Professional Ability (60% Weighting).\n1. Relevant Experience and Contract Examples.\n2. Supply Chain.\n3. Product Authenticity and Maturity 1.\n4. Product Authenticity and Maturity 2.\n5. Open and Modular Architecture.\nAdditional Questions (40% Weighting).\n6. Collaborative by Nature.\n7. Scalable by Design.\n8. Land Industrial Strategy (LIS).\n9. Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nQuestion 1 shall be weighted at 20%, whilst all other questions shall be weighted at 10% each. The MOD anticipates it will take through seven (7) Candidates per lot through to the next Stage, accept for the Accelerants lot where it intends to take through fourteen (14). \nFor defintive clarity, the MOD will be using Stage 1 to down-select Candidates, and as such will only take approximately 42 Candidates through to the Stage 2. In reality this number may be slightly higher (in the event of tied scores) or lower (in the event of a singular Candidate being taken through for multiple lots. Further information is available within the guidance documents.\n• Stage 2 - Invitation To Tender (ITT):\nCandidates successful at Stage 1 will be invited to the next Stage in the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a more detailed, focussed, assessment of Suppliers' capabilities in response to a list of questions set by the MOD. Stage 2 will include:\n- 3 x Technical Questions (Scored)\n- 1 x Social Value (Scored)\n- 1 x 30 minute Presentation (Scored)\n- Financial Assessment (Scored)\nPlease note Stage 2 questions will be 'lot-specific' and, therfore, require different responses from Candidates wishing to bid against multiple lots. Candidates should be aware that no extra time is provided for those who wish to bid against multiple lots, albeit they are free to do so.\n• Stage 3 - Framework Award:\nCandidates with the Most Advantageous Tenders (MAT) at Stage 2 will be invited to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement and subsequently be awarded a place on the Framework. Candidates are required to sign the DDAD Framework Agreement before being awarded a place onto the Framework. All Candidates from Stage 2 will receive an assessment summary letter that explains their award or rejection based on their response to the ITT.\n• Stage 4 - Framework Call-Off:\nSuccessful Candidates from Stage 3 will be appointed a place on a lot within the Framework in readiness for the MOD to utilise (\"Call-Off\") via the running of a streamlined competitive process. It is up to the MOD, and with consideration to its unique requirements, in how they structure their competitive Call-Off process, however as a minimum this competition will feature a Financial and Social Value component. After a successful competition (as decided by the MOD), the MOD shall award work to the highest scoring Supplier(s)." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "defenceSecurity" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "participationFees": [ { "type": [ "win" ], "relativeValue": { "proportion": 0.02, "monetaryValue": "award" }, "description": "The Authority is considering the use of franchise agreements with Allied Nations. Further information on this will be made clear at the ITT stage.", "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05245d" } ], "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true, "method": "withReopeningCompetition", "type": "open", "buyerCategories": "Other Defence and closely related agencies.", "description": "This Framework is intended to operate as a route to market that offers innovation and scalability to the Authority. This framework will support succesful Suppliers in obtaining relevant security clearences and other required processes to allow them to interface with the Authority's processes. This has the effect of mitigating assumptions and estimates in responses.\nMechanically, the framework utilisation (\"Call-Off\") will be via the running of a streamlined competitive process. This may involve the Authority issuing a Problem Statement, Scenario, or Issue Identifier, and asking for responses from Suppliers in the lot. Responses will be scored (including a quality / price consideration) and work awarded to the highest scoring Supplier(s).\nThe DDAD framework is designed to cover various differing requirements across its multiple lots. Therefore, an overarching pricing and incentive model will not be placed over all lots.\nRather, the pricing and incentive mechanisms will be developed over time and agreed at the point of the Authority entering into a contract with a Supplier(s). This approach allows the tailoring of pricing and incentives to the exact nature of the goods, services or other works being sourced.\nIf the Authority decides to change this under a future re-opening of the framework, it shall duly contact Suppliers as a part of the process.", "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2031-11-13T23:59:59+00:00" } }, "submissionMethodDetails": "The Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) has been chosen as the designated e-Procurement tool for Defence. This opportunity will be hosted on the DSP and Candidates are required to submit their response on the DSP.\nThe DSP Project can be found on the below link:\nhttps://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html\nPLEASE NOTE: You must be signed into your DSP account, access the \"PQQ Open to all Suppliers\", and search for the \"DDAD\" opportunity (Project ref.: 62151880)", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2025-09-08T17:00:00+01:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-08-31T17:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-11-13T23:59:59+00:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Data Integration", "description": "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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical and Professional Ability", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Relevant Experience and Contract Examples, (2) Supply Chain, (3) Product Authenticity and Maturity 1, (4) Product Authenticity and Maturity 2, (5) Open and Modular Architecture.\nQuestion 1 is weighted at 20%, all other questions are weighted at 10%", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Additional Questions", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Collaborative by Nature, (2) Scalable by Design, (3) Land Industrial Strategy (LIS), (4) Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nAll questions at this stage are weighted at 10%.", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "secondStage": { "minimumCandidates": 7 }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO9001: 2105 (Quality Management System). Both qualifications are required prior to Contract Award." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-11-13T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-11-13T23:59:59+00:00", "maxExtentDate": "2031-11-13T23:59:59+00:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "48 \"Core Months\" with 2 x 12 \"Additional Months\". Commonly refferred to as (48+12+12). \nFor further clarity, the Framework may be opened at any point whilst the framework is open." } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Accelerators", "description": "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. 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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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical and Professional Ability", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Relevant Experience and Contract Examples, (2) Supply Chain, (3) Product Authenticity and Maturity 1, (4) Product Authenticity and Maturity 2, (5) Open and Modular Architecture.\nQuestion 1 is weighted at 20%, all other questions are weighted at 10%", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Additional Questions", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Collaborative by Nature, (2) Scalable by Design, (3) Land Industrial Strategy (LIS), (4) Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nAll questions at this stage are weighted at 10%.", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "secondStage": { "minimumCandidates": 7 }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO9001: 2105 (Quality Management System). 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This lot is essential for scalable, autonomous operations at the edge.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 216000000, "amount": 180000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical and Professional Ability", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Relevant Experience and Contract Examples, (2) Supply Chain, (3) Product Authenticity and Maturity 1, (4) Product Authenticity and Maturity 2, (5) Open and Modular Architecture.\nQuestion 1 is weighted at 20%, all other questions are weighted at 10%", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Additional Questions", "description": "This section of the Stage 1 COP will test:\n(1) Collaborative by Nature, (2) Scalable by Design, (3) Land Industrial Strategy (LIS), (4) Commitment to Research and Development (R&D).\nAll questions at this stage are weighted at 10%.", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "secondStage": { "minimumCandidates": 7 }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO9001: 2105 (Quality Management System). 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This project will deliver a central part of the Chief of General Staff’s (CGS) Growth Through Transformation (GTT) strategy. \nThis framework will focus on the ‘Decide’ element of the target acquisition cycle (Sense-Decide-Effect). ASGARD will focus on reinventing and transforming how land forces deliver operational decision-support and decision-making software by exploiting modern Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) based digital technologies. More information on the scope of this framework will become available in future notices.\nThe Authority is intending to break the framework into a series lots that will be suitable for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Please note the Authority reserves the right to amend, alter, or remove these lots entirely, subject to their finalisation. \nThe Authority is intending to release a Planned Procurement Notice (PPN) with more information on this opportunity and subsequent process in June 2025. This future notice will set out the scope and timescales, making it clear how Suppliers can get involved in this opportunity.\nProspective Suppliers do not need to contact the Authority at this time, as no further information will be provided prior to the publishing of the PPN." }, { "releaseID": "029722-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-06-04T09:55:31+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is intending to launch 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. \nThis 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.\nThis 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, will become available in the future publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents (anticipated in Q3 of 2025).\nOver 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. \nThe 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.\nSupplier Feedback on Lots:\nSuppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the lot names, number of places, and descriptions for the MODs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 13th June 2025, at 17:00. Feedback must be limited to the lots and must be submitted via the MS Form provided, in Section 2 and Section 3 (Link here: https://forms.office.com/e/GXyHunmrt9).\nPlease note that the MOD reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove lots entirely on that basis. The final lots will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents. \nSupplier Invitation to Bidders Conference:\nThe MOD is planning to hold a virtual Bidders Conference for prospective Suppliers to attend (no commitment to bid required to attend). A date has not yet been confirmed for this event; however, the MOD will endeavour to provide as much notice as possible and in any event more than two (2) weeks. To promote principles of equal treatment and transparency, this session will be recorded and can made available to Suppliers who request it or are unable to attend.\nThe Bidders Conference will include a brief introduction from the Project Team and a run through of the process from the Commercial Team. The intention of this session is three-fold, namely: (1) to explain how Suppliers, especially Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), can get involved in this opportunity, (2) to promote a common understanding of the program’s goals, and (3) to set the behaviours that MOD and Suppliers can expect from each other. \nWhile a date is not confirmed for the Bidders Conference, should your organisation wish to attend please complete the MS Form, Section 1, so that the MOD may contact you once a date is confirmed (Link here: https://forms.office.com/e/GXyHunmrt9)." }, { "releaseID": "032664-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-06-16T15:22:20+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is intending to launch a procurement for a new Defence and Security Open Framework specially designed to encourage the development, and accelerants of, advanced digital 'Decision' capabilities. 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More information, including the final scope of this framework, will become available in the future publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents (anticipated in Q3 of 2025).\nOver 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. \nThe 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.\nSupplier Feedback on Lots:\nSuppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the lot names, number of places, and descriptions for the MODs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 13th June 2025, at 17:00. Feedback must be limited to the lots and must be submitted via the MS Form provided, in Section 2 and Section 3 (LINK HAS NOW EXPIRED).\nPlease note that the MOD reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove lots entirely on that basis. The final lots will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents. \nSupplier Invitation to Bidders Conference:\nThe MOD is planning to hold a virtual Bidders Conference for prospective Suppliers to attend (no commitment to bid required to attend). 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More information, including the final scope of this framework, will become available in the future publishing of the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents (anticipated in Q3 of 2025).\nOver 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. \nThe 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.\nSupplier Feedback on Lots:\nSuppliers are invited to provide voluntary feedback on the lot names, number of places, and descriptions for the MODs consideration. If a Supplier is interested in providing feedback, they must do so by the 13th June 2025, at 17:00. Feedback must be limited to the lots and must be submitted via the MS Form provided, in Section 2 and Section 3 (LINK HAS NOW EXPIRED).\nPlease note that the MOD reserves the right to consider feedback and to alter, amend, or remove lots entirely on that basis. The final lots will be made clear in the Tender Notice and associated Tender Documents. \nSupplier Invitation to Market Engagement Conference:\nThe MOD is planning to hold a virtual Conference for prospective Suppliers to attend (no commitment to bid required to attend). The Market Engagement Conference shall take place on the 1 August 2025, 10:00 to 12:00 with links to attend at the top of the notice change section. To promote principles of equal treatment and transparency, this session will be recorded and can made available to Suppliers who request it or are unable to attend.\nThe Market Engagement Conference will include a brief introduction from the Project Team and a run through of the process from the Commercial Team. The intention of this session is three-fold, namely: (1) to explain how Suppliers, especially Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), can get involved in this opportunity, (2) to promote a common understanding of the program’s goals, and (3) to set the behaviours that MOD and Suppliers can expect from each other." }, { "releaseID": "049782-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-08-19T11:53:53+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "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. 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