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SPOTTER ML OPS (Data Scientist Team)

Authority: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: Computer-related professional services (72590000)
Published contract value£1,829,160Exc. VAT
Contract ends 31 Mar 2028
Contract starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Project SPOTTER is a high priority Defence requirement that uses computer vision techniques to detect and classify objects of Defence interest within satellite imagery. This will provide crucial information that will allow Ministry Of Defence (MOD) Imagery Analysts to prioritise imagery for further analysis, and to focus attention on the most important intelligence first. It therefore offers improved efficiency and timeliness of intelligence reporting by enabling analysts to deliver actionable insights faster.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
715868485
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Published tender value
£2,194,992.00
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
United Kingdom

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    1 Apr 2026
  2. Contract starts
    1 Apr 2026
  3. Notice published
    26 Jun 2026
  4. Contract ends
    31 Mar 2028

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • MINISTRY OF DEFENCEContracting authority Ministry of Defence, AbbeyWood, Bristol, Bristol, BS348JH, EnglandContact name, email
    Identifier
    sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/3ZzX6jGx · GB-SRS

Suppliers named on the notice

  • PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITEDSupplier 10 Bressenden Place SW1E 5DN GB
    Identifier
    00414220 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
Contracts Finder
Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-4668b2ff-8aa9-455c-9468-15ae40bfa154-2026-06-26T11:32:07+01:00
Published
26 Jun 2026
Latest update
26 Jun 2026
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-4668b2ff-8aa9-455c-9468-15ae40bfa154
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-4668b2ff-8aa9-455c-9468-15ae40bfa154-1