MOD acquisition is governed by robust processes that ensure public funds are used effectively and that capabilities meet strict performance, safety, and security standards. At AltaEdge, we understand the full acquisition cycle,from early concept development and assessment phases through to manufacture, support, and disposal.
Our specialists support projects at all maturity levels, bringing expertise in:
- Requirements and capability definition
- Business Case development and approvals (SOC, OBC, FBC)
- Commercial and procurement strategy
- Project and programme planning
- Risk and cost modelling
- Governance, reporting, and stakeholder management
We tailor our support to align with internal MOD processes, including JSP 655, JSP 602, and Defence Acquisition Operating Framework (AOF) guidance.
We work across all stages of the CADMID/CADMIT lifecycle:
- Concept & Assessment – Supporting options analysis, CONOPS development, and initial cost-capability trade-offs
- Demonstration & Manufacture – Enabling delivery planning, supplier engagement, and design maturity tracking
- In-Service Support – Assisting with through-life support planning, upgrade pathways, and obsolescence management
- Transition & Disposal – Supporting capability transition, assurance closure, and responsible drawdown planning
Our goal is to provide clients with assurance that every acquisition decision is justified, evidence-based, and aligned with strategic needs.
AltaEdge can embed acquisition specialists into Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), act as independent advisors, or provide flexible, task-based delivery support. We help MOD teams drive forward complex programmes, accelerate decision-making, and improve delivery outcomes.
Our team includes:
- Commercial and procurement advisors
- Requirements and capability definition specialists
- Cost estimators and financial planners
- Acquisition strategists and approvals managers
- Independent reviewers and assurance gate specialists
We also support DE&S approvals, SRO briefing packs, and scrutiny engagement, ensuring your programme is positioned for success.
MOD acquisition is not simply about commercial transactions, it requires an understanding of how defence works, how capability is fielded, and how it integrates across services. AltaEdge brings domain-specific knowledge of:
- Front Line Command (FLC) priorities and user needs
- Defence Lines of Development (DLoDs)
- Security and information assurance implications
- Operational deployment constraints and requirements
- Supplier ecosystems, including primes and SMEs
We work with a clear understanding of the wider defence ecosystem and help ensure acquisition activity is aligned with both policy and practical need.
Our acquisition specialists support assurance and audit requirements by producing clear, evidence-based documentation aligned with MOD expectations. We help prepare and defend submissions for:
- Investment Appraisals
- Independent Cost Estimates
- Approvals Panels (IPTs, IEACs, IACs)
- Major Projects Review Group (MPRG) inputs
- NAO and internal audit responses
We help your programme stand up to scrutiny, providing decision-makers with the clarity and confidence they need.
Whether managing a complex acquisition programme or supporting an urgent operational requirement, AltaEdge offers experienced professionals who understand how to deliver within the MOD system. We provide agile, focused support that helps government teams achieve strategic outcomes while maintaining commercial rigour and delivery pace.
