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CHC/628 700217320 GMSS Support Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Dec 2021 at 18:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "CHC/628 700217320 GMSS Support Contract" for technical support services related to the ongoing management of GMSS hardware and software. This contract, valued at £8,430,521, spans a duration of four years, commencing on 9 December 2021 and concluding on 30 November 2025. The procurement process followed a limited method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period closing on 7 December 2021. The project's primary location is within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical support services, IT infrastructure, and systems management. Businesses with capabilities in providing ongoing product support, hardware maintenance, and software updates would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, larger firms with experience in government contracts may find this an advantageous space for collaboration or expansion.

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Notice Title

CHC/628 700217320 GMSS Support Contract

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - The Authority has placed a contract with Thales UK Ltd with a duration of 4 years for the ongoing support of the extant GMSS hardware and software, including laptops and servers. Thales UK Ltd will further provide under the terms of the contract technical support and support management services in relation to the GMSS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d93e32c-6856-4096-9873-5a8c9d54923d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97dbf37-15a3-4ea8-bad2-3e5bfe281f4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,430,521 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,430,521 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 3-4 years
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 8QW
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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

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