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Purchase Of IT Hardware for Firewall Obsolescence

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Corsham, England, spearheaded a public procurement process for purchasing IT hardware aimed at addressing firewall obsolescence. This procurement falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. Serving the South West region of the United Kingdom, the tender was conducted through the "Other - Competition through TEPAS 2 Framework" procurement method and has reached the award stage as of 28th November 2025. The contract period for the successful bid by CDW Ltd, a large supplier based in London, runs from 20th November 2025 until 19th November 2026, with a total contract value amounting to £159,308.69.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, particularly those equipped to serve large-scale projects and integrated services. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSE organisations, companies within the office and computing machinery sector could engage in future procurements by the Ministry of Defence to expand their market presence. With governmental demand for modern hardware solutions on the rise, aligning business capabilities and standards with such public sector needs can foster growth and establish long-term client relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase Of IT Hardware for Firewall Obsolescence

Notice Description

IT Hardware for Firewall Obsolescence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09d3d7fd-2961-4a1e-b726-ff03150950cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19cc093e-bd9c-465b-a900-180bdfba5fb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competition through TEPAS 2 Framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,308 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,308 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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