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Bowtie Transparency

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Bowtie Transparency" under the industry category of Web server software development services (CPV code 72212222). The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 25th February 2025 and the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st December 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £744,524.34 GBP, with a potential total value of £1,041,468.35 GBP, was given to NetCompany UK, based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web server software development services, particularly large-scale operations capable of fulfilling substantial contracts. Companies with a strong presence in the UK and overseas territories are ideal candidates to utilise this contract for expansion and increased market presence. The Ministry of Defence's engagement in this contract reinforces the potential for stable and long-term partnerships, beneficial to firms with expertise in technology solutions and defence-related software development.

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Notice Title

Bowtie Transparency

Notice Description

Transparency notice for Bowtie Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-435fde39-8d9f-47f9-9d50-0164ea61fbb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60678933-7763-4be5-a4c9-d8ee681ef320
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72212222 - Web server software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,041,468 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£744,524 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
angus.mackay240@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
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

NETCOMPANY

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