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Dorset 5G

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed an award process for the "Dorset 5G" project, focused on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement falls under the services category and was rolled out via a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12 March 2026, with the contract period starting on 13 March 2026 and ending on 31 March 2026. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road, Andover, England. The awarded contract, valued at £135,363 GBP, was published on 26 March 2026 and has been executed successfully, with DII LTD contracted as the supplier.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities in the IT services sector, paving the way for companies experienced in 5G maintenance and support. Although the awarded supplier, DII LTD, is a large enterprise, the framework approach may favour established firms capable of matching the Ministry's stringent requirements. Businesses adept at delivering specialised IT services within the given timeframe and budget could find similar opportunities attractive and feasible, potentially enhancing their profile within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset 5G

Notice Description

5G Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-408e980f-8345-4e81-8943-04b98602cab4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce172781-c25b-4c3f-868c-f205d7f50d08
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£165,363 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,363 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DII

Further Information

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