Summary
Machine-generated summaryThe Ministry of Defence is considering placing a Single Source contract with BAE Systems Limited for development work in support of the Spearfish torpedo. BAE Systems is the Design Authority for the Spearfish system, and the Direct Award is justified under the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, paragraphs 6a and 6b. The contract will be a Qualifying Defence Contract under the Defence Reform Act 2014 and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014. It would commence in April 2027 with a five year duration to end March 2032, at an estimated value of £30M. Three one year extension options are included, giving a maximum duration of eight years, to March 2035.
Timing
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Market
Research & development in United Kingdom
- median open notice
- €198,827
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Market context
- open now in Research & development
- 424
- median open notice
- €198,827
Who wins in this market
Many suppliersUnited Kingdom · Research & development
- different companies won awards here
- 245
- of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
- 9%
- buyers awarded contracts here
- 120
Based on 376 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable. Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.
The buyer in figures
Defence Equipment and Support
- notices in the register
- 115
- awards
- 83
- awarded in total
- €418,570
Who wins its contracts
Many suppliers- different companies won its awards
- 42
- of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
- 7%
Based on 42 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable. Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.
One dot per award, on the day it was signed, sized by its value. A ring is an award with no published value.
The buyer
Full buyer profileDefence Equipment and Support
This buyer has no award history in this sector yet. Usual winners, Research & development - United Kingdom
| Company | Wins | Total awarded | Last win |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipsos (market research) LTD | 15 | €31.3M | Oct 2026 |
| Ove Arup | 9 | €7.1M | Oct 2026 |
| Verian Group UK Limited | 8 | €6.7M | Nov 2026 |
| IFF Research Limited | 8 | €5.6M | Oct 2026 |
| AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture | 8 | €1.8M | Oct 2026 |
Based on 378 awards with a linked company profile over the last 2 years.
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