DEFONEOS can be procured through 5 distinct UK and international procurement routes. Each route suits different mission profiles, budget sizes, and urgency levels. All routes deliver the same sovereign, open-source DEFONEOS core — the difference is in support level, deployment assistance, and governance certification.
Best for: Direct MOD contracts, urgent operational requirements
Timeline: 2-6 weeks (UOR) to 6 months (full competition)
Value: £50K - £10M+
P0 — Register NOWBest for: Cloud services, SaaS, consultancy
Timeline: 2-4 weeks (call-off)
Value: Up to £2M per call-off
Application: Sep 2026Best for: R&D, innovation, proof of concepts
Timeline: 3-6 months (competition cycle)
Value: £50K - £1M+ per phase
DRAFT READYBest for: Dual-use technology, Allied adoption
Timeline: 6-9 months (challenge cycle)
Value: €100K - €500K + acceleration support
DRAFT READYBest for: Pilot projects, evaluation, urgent needs
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
Value: Up to £50K (below threshold)
Available NOWThe DSP is the UK MOD's primary procurement platform. DEFONEOS can be listed as a supplier once CSOAI Ltd (Companies House 16939677) completes registration.
Action: Register CSOAI Ltd on the Defence Sourcing Portal as an approved supplier.
Requirements: Companies House number (16939677), Cyber Essentials certificate (in progress), SC clearance (application started), financial statements.
Time: 2-4 weeks · Status: BLOCKED — Needs Nick's company details
URL: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/
Action: Complete Cyber Essentials Plus certification (mandatory for MOD suppliers).
Requirements: Firewall config, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, patch management.
Cost: £320-600 · Time: 1-2 weeks · Status: BLOCKED — Needs company info
Assessor: IASME (approved scheme delivery partner)
Action: Initiate Security Check (SC) clearance for key personnel handling classified work.
Requirements: BPSS baseline, UK residency (5+ years), sponsorship by MOD/contractor.
Time: 4-6 months · Status: BLOCKED — Needs Nick's personal details
Level: SC (Security Check) — sufficient for SECRET material
Action: Once registered, respond to relevant MOD competitions or direct approaches.
Typical DEFONEOS Use Cases:
Documentation Package: DEFONEOS architecture whitepaper, security case, SIGIL audit trail sample, MCP module list, deployment runbook, case studies.
Action: Deploy DEFONEOS in a controlled evaluation environment for MOD assessment.
Pilot Scope: 3-6 MCP modules, 14-day evaluation, SIGIL audit chain, BFT governance demo.
Deliverables: Operational report, performance benchmarks, security assessment, user feedback.
Time: 4-8 weeks · Cost: £0 (open-source evaluation) or £15K-50K (supported pilot)
Action: Transition from pilot to operational deployment with ongoing support.
Contract Types: Fixed-price deployment + annual support (Pro tier), or managed service (Governance tier).
Timeline: 2-4 months from pilot to full deployment.
| Framework | Gateway | Max Value | DEFONEOS Fit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) | contracts.mod.uk | £50K-£10M+ | Full MOD deployment contracts | Registration pending |
| G-Cloud 14 | Crown Commercial Service | £2M/call-off | Cloud SaaS + consultancy | Apply Sep 2026 |
| DASA Open Call | gov.uk/dasa | £50K-£1M+/phase | R&D, proof of concept, innovation | DRAFT READY |
| NATO DIANA | diana.nato.int | €100K-€500K | Dual-use AI, Allied adoption | DRAFT READY |
| Innovate UK | iuk.ktn-uk.org | £100K-£2M | AI innovation grant | Future cycle |
| Crown Commercial Service — Technology | ccs.gov.uk | Various | Government-wide tech procurement | Future |
| FCDO Services | fcdoservices.gov.uk | Various | Overseas deployment, diplomatic security | Future |
Register on DSP · Complete Cyber Essentials · Start SC clearance · Build compliance documentation
Estimated: Jul-Sep 2026
Submit DASA open call application for DEFONEOS HADR pilot (£350K Phase 1)
Estimated: Jul 2026 submission · Oct 2026 decision
Submit DIANA dual-use AI challenge for coalition ISR federation
Estimated: Aug 2026 submission · Q4 2026 decision
First MOD pilot: 3-6 MCP modules, 14-day evaluation, Yorkshire HADR scenario
Estimated: Q4 2026 - Q1 2027
Transition from pilot to operational contract: Pro or Governance tier support
Estimated: Q1-Q2 2027
Expand to AUKUS / Five Eyes coalition deployments with federation support
Estimated: 2027-2028
| Resource | URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Defence Sourcing Portal | contracts.mod.uk | MOD tender registration & bidding |
| DASA | gov.uk/dasa | Innovation funding & accelerator |
| NATO DIANA | diana.nato.int | Allied dual-use technology accelerator |
| UK Defence & Security Exports (UKDSE) | gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-defence-and-security-exports | Export support & facilitation |
| UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) | gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-defence-innovation | Regional engagement teams |
| IASME Cyber Essentials | iasme.co.uk | Cyber Essentials certification body |
| Crown Commercial Service | crowncommercial.gov.uk | G-Cloud and government frameworks |
| JSP 936 | gov.uk/government/publications | MOD AI Safety Assurance |
SOW: DEFONEOS HADR EVALUATION PILOT Ref: DFO-PILOT-2026-001 Classification: OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE 1. SCOPE Deploy DEFONEOS v1.0 in evaluation configuration with: - 6 MCP servers (ISR, C2, SIGIL, Weather, Comms, Medical) - BFT-33 governance council - SIGIL audit chain (PostgreSQL) - Cesium 3D COP with Yorkshire HADR scenario data - Air-gapped deployment option 2. DURATION: 14 days (evaluation) + 7 days (report) 3. DELIVERABLES - Operational DEFONEOS instance (on-prem or air-gapped) - SIGIL audit chain export (14-day period) - Performance benchmark report - Security assessment (OWASP LLM Top 10) - User evaluation report (operator feedback) - Recommendations for full deployment 4. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA - All 6 MCP modules operational - SIGIL chain integrity 100% - ISR detection rate >85% (YOLOv8 baseline) - C2 CoT latency <500ms - BFT-33 quorum achieved on all votes - Zero red line violations - Air-gapped deployment verified 5. PRICING - Evaluation pilot: £0 (open-source, self-deployed) - Supported pilot: £25,000 (CSOAI engineer on-site) - Managed pilot: £50,000 (CSOAI engineer + cloud infrastructure)