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Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Jan 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice" under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). This procurement process reached the award stage on 22nd January 2026, having initially been completed on 10th December 2025. The contract, valued at £118,870, commences on 12th January 2026 and concludes on 11th January 2027. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the delivery region specified is the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs, given its targeting of small and medium enterprises. Companies specialising in software solutions and information systems, especially those capable of working within framework agreements, will find it particularly advantageous. With its strategic focus on a key sector of the technology market, this contract can bolster a firm's credentials and open doors to further governmental collaborations, enhancing its portfolio and market position.

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Notice Title

Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for software licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0aa57428-b8f4-4711-b031-614a53434053
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309fa402-5513-48e3-a5b6-fb4877612d88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,870 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,870 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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