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    ContractsData Scientist Team for Defence Satellite Imagery Analysis
    Awarded contract

    Data Scientist Team for Defence Satellite Imagery Analysis

    Awarded
    £2.2m
    Published 26 Jun 2026

    Recruit a Data Scientist Team to build machine learning operations for automated detection and classification of defence-related objects in satellite imagery.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 26 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £2.2m
    Published 26 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £2,194,992
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      27 Mar 2026
      6 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • PC
      PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    26 Jun 2026Today27 Mar 2026

    Brief

    Project SPOTTER is a high-priority Defence initiative requiring a Data Scientist Team to develop machine learning operations for automated object detection and classification within satellite imagery. The system will enable Ministry of Defence Imagery Analysts to automatically identify and categorize defence-related objects, significantly improving the prioritization of imagery analysis and accelerating intelligence reporting. This opportunity seeks experienced data scientists to build scalable ML Ops solutions that enhance analyst efficiency, reduce processing time, and deliver actionable intelligence insights faster. Key responsibilities include developing computer vision models, implementing operational ML systems, and optimizing classification accuracy for defence applications.

    Track record

    60 awards · 47 winners
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    6. Defence Holdings PLC2× · 3%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    f5fa3578-06f4-446e-a06b-5ac57d8b38d6-903668
    MD
    Buyer
    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
    Sector
    IT & Software