Awarded contract

SPOTTER ML OPS (Data Scientist Team)

Details

Buyer: Ministry of Defence
Supplier(s): PA Consulting Services Ltd
Value: GBP 1,829,160
Duration: 2 years
Topic: Computer-related professional services
Published: 26 June 2026
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender 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.

Timeline

Completed: Award date1 April 2026
Completed: Award published26 June 2026
Current notice
Next: Contract expiry date31 March 2028in 2 years

About the buyer

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Relevant CPV codes

72590000 · Computer-related professional services

Decision makers

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