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Next Generation Communication Network

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED

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17 Apr 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Digital Defence Limited, situated in Northampton, England, has awarded a contract for the Next Generation Communication Network (NGCN) programme, aimed at delivering a transformation and transition management service. The contract, titled "Next Generation Communication Network," is classified under technical support services and valued at £10,933,069. PA Consulting Services Limited has been selected as the supplier. The service will commence on 17th February 2025 and will run until 31st December 2026. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement and was in the award stage as of 17th February 2025. The primary location for this contract is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in technical support services. It is geared towards businesses with experience in network system integration and those capable of designing operating models. SMEs will find the detailed nature of the contract appealing as it involves managing an extensive programme with ongoing projects. This contract suits businesses aimed at establishing a robust and high-performing fixed networks team, creating a potential to become a leading provider in the defence sector's digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Next Generation Communication Network

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to select a single supplier to deliver a transformation and transition management service and a set of related projects (some of which are inflight) to facilitate the delivery of the Next Generation Communication network (NGCN) programme of work and it's benefits, network service improvements and Defence Digital strategic outcomes and to support building a high performing Next Generations Fixed Networks Team (NGFN). This work includes the design of the next target operating model and selection and procurement of a Network Systems Integrator (NSI) supplier who will then carry the work forward in the next stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11c556a0-ca47-4826-9bd1-b19db832ec8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5444bc-bcc7-42f6-be48-af6b10a63ab0
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,933,069 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,933,069 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6JP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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