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715899475 - Provision of Secure Air-Gapped Computing Capability for SECRET Information Processing for the Military Court Service

Ministry of Defence

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11 Sep 2026 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence bought secure, air-gapped computing capability for processing SECRET information for the Military Court Service. This is a computer equipment and supplies requirement, covering the provision of a physically isolated computing environment rather than general-purpose IT equipment. Delivery is associated with the Ministry of Defence in Glasgow and includes the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The requirement is classified as goods and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It concerns suppliers able to provide secure computing equipment and supporting capability for sensitive military justice operations, where separation from external networks is central to the solution.

This procurement has been completed and awarded. It used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with submissions due by 7 August 2026 at 23:59. The contract was awarded to Akhter Computers Limited on 20 August 2026 for £17,973.60 including the stated procurement value. The contract runs from 24 August 2026 to 30 November 2026. The award covers the full secure computing requirement, with no separate lots identified. The Ministry of Defence is the buyer. The published outcome records an active award and names Akhter Computers Limited as the selected supplier. The procurement was evaluated through the framework call-off route, with the detailed award criteria governed by that framework and call-off documentation.

For suppliers that did not win this requirement, the award demonstrates a defined Ministry of Defence demand for small-scale, secure computing capability supporting SECRET information processing in the Military Court Service. A credible future competitor would need to supply genuinely air-gapped equipment, understand the operational and security implications of handling classified information, and deliver reliably across the locations associated with defence operations. Relevant capability includes secure system design, isolated-network implementation, configuration, testing, support and the handling of sensitive equipment within public-sector controls. Suppliers should also be able to work through a framework call-off process and demonstrate suitable experience delivering dependable computer equipment for defence or other high-security environments. The requirement is compatible with SME participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715899475 - Provision of Secure Air-Gapped Computing Capability for SECRET Information Processing for the Military Court Service

Notice Description

Contract transparency notice - Provision of Secure Air-Gapped Computing Capability for SECRET Information Processing for the Military Court Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14c8c75f-8030-4fe0-8476-d2e28fa901aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/567b2c43-b42d-497e-855e-69d9766e85c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,973 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,973 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Akhter Computers Limited

Further Information

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