National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Successor Contract
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£16.0m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
21 Nov 2025
Description
This procurement opportunity is for a Single Lot Contract to deliver and manage the NSSR Programme across a range of Themes, including Programme Management Office, Cyber Security, Standards and Characterisation, Canine Detection, Resilience and Behavioural Science. The Contract is expected to include 90 Requirements over a 4-year period with an estimated total value of £16m. The supplier may be a single entity, consortium, or partnership with further information provided in the procurement documents. Please access the Invitation to Tender documentation via the Jaggaer platform https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html And search for ITT reference itt_2715 - National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Successor Contract, should you wish to participate in this opportunity. If you are not currently registered on the DfT’s Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account.
Scope
- Reference
- TISE3148
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Dec 2025 to 01 Apr 2030Possible extension to 01 Apr 2031
1 year extension
- CPV classifications
- 7222400072226000722270007222800072246000722660007300000073200000794000007941800073400000734310007221213260000000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 80.00% |
| Price | — | price | 20.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
See associated procurement documents, such as Appendix 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire, Initial Requirements and Quality Questions
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£16.0m
Award date
21 Nov 2025
Contract start
15 Dec 2025
Contract end
01 Apr 2030
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 21 Nov 2025 · Contract period 15 Dec 2025 — 01 Apr 2030
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