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Purchase of IT Hardware for OpNET ML+Nodes

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Feb 2026 at 06:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Purchase of IT Hardware for OpNET ML+Nodes" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence. This contract pertains to the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage currently marked as complete had key dates ranging from the tender period ending on 16 January 2026, to the commencement of the contract on 19 February 2026. The procurement was conducted under the CCS Tepas 2 Framework, ensuring a competitive process in awarding the contract to an external supplier, Boxxe Limited, for an estimated value of £3,820,721.64.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply, providing substantial growth possibilities, particularly for those capable of fulfilling large-scale governmental contracts. Despite being suited for larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale and requirements, businesses with robust offerings in office and computing equipment would be ideal contenders in such competitive frameworks in future procurements. Boxxe Limited, recognised as the supplier for this procurement, demonstrates the opportunities available within government contracts for enterprises equipped to deliver quality IT solutions tailored to meet specific governmental needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of IT Hardware for OpNET ML+Nodes

Notice Description

Purchase of IT Hardware for OpNET ML+Nodes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54d39e2d-2c02-4a4a-b95a-cfba86b70e76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039645a9-6aed-4ec2-93ba-147cb3f39525
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competition through CCS Tepas 2 Framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,820,721 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,820,721 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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