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Provision of ADS AHE Compute (DInfoCom/0158)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Feb 2021 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the Ministry of Defence, aiming to secure the provision of ADS AHE Compute under the title "Provision of ADS AHE Compute (DInfoCom/0158)." This initiative falls within the computer equipment and supplies category and is based in Andover, South East England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 12th February 2021, with the contract commencing on 15th February 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The total contract value amounts to £424,418.72 and follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment and services, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements for scaling and enhancing hosting capabilities in a defence context. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to support them. Companies with expertise in private cloud infrastructures, data storage solutions, and associated support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, positioning themselves to expand their business within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of ADS AHE Compute (DInfoCom/0158)

Notice Description

BACKGROUND & REQUIREMENT Army Digital Services (ADS) supports the Army Hosting Environment (AHE) which currently hosts around 90 business applications and services for the Army and wider Defence across three security domains (Official, Official-Sensitive and SECRET). This private cloud delivers network, compute and storage capabilities. To provide a consistent environment and to minimise training/support costs, ADS have standardised on cost effective elements from Cisco (compute/networking) and PureStorage (storage). The AHE is the only accredited Defence owned Private Cloud hosting capability that is available across both the RLI and SLI networks. It provides scalable hosting capabilities and application services for Army and wider Defence. As the defence hosting strategy has evolved the aim of MODcloud has shifted from a 'build and they will come' methodology to identifying the best extant capabilities and looking to re-use and enhance. The AHE is viewed as an exemplar in this area. ADS now have a cost model to enable TLBs to 'Pay' (cost recovery) for their hosting. However, as the hosting environment shifts to this model the system needs to be able to easily scale up and out and if demand dictates scale to multiple sites. AHE COMPUTE UPGRADE ADS currently charges customers for capacity using a cost recovery (non-profit) model. To enable timely delivery of capacity, customers are provided with capacity from non-committed AHE resources. To ensure additional capacity is available along with replacement of end-of-life data diode, procurement is required utilising the cost recovery funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dfe0567-7be6-4b77-9df6-ebb160d70447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ddc220a-7dcc-4ce4-a985-78b6c31610a6
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
SME

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
£424,418 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£424,418 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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