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Provision of DIMP Requirement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Mar 2026 at 06:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of DIMP Requirement" through the G Cloud Framework, specifically targeting IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This process followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to General Dynamics UK Limited, will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029. The procurement pertains to goods within the IT services category and is geographically located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract's value is set at £39,600, and the award was published on 6 March 2026.

This procurement opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering consulting and software development solutions. Although the process was selective, businesses looking to expand into government supply chains and frameworks should explore similar opportunities. While General Dynamics UK Limited was the successful supplier, companies with robust experience in IT services and a keen interest in framework agreements may find similar tenders advantageous for growth. Networking within the sector and leveraging existing frameworks like the G Cloud can enhance opportunities for future engagements with governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of DIMP Requirement

Notice Description

Provision of DIMP Requirement from G Cloud Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17c4c12d-882a-43f5-9539-ce2eaeb8edc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665c20aa-2ee3-4fcd-afa8-6841ff657c6c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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

GENERAL DYNAMICS

Further Information

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