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715784463 - Provision of Support for Air DEAN Sites Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Jun 2026 at 14:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Wolverhampton, England, has completed an award for the provision of local area network services under the title "715784463 - Provision of Support for Air DEAN Sites Contract Award Notice." This procurement falls under the services category and has progressed to the award stage. The contract, valued at £2,774,852.45, was directly awarded through a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency's Network Services 3 framework (RM6116) using a selective procurement method. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2027, with the project delivery locations spanning the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Isle of Man. Key dates include the award notice publication on 18th June 2026 and the contract award date on 11th June 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in local area network services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in networking infrastructure and support with a proven track record in public sector engagements might find this project aligns well with their expertise and capacity. The reliance on established frameworks through the Government Commercial Agency adds an element of credibility and consistency, making it appealing for businesses seeking to solidify their reputation within the government contracts sector. Given the geographical scope of the contract, firms with expansive operational capabilities could readily position themselves to compete effectively in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715784463 - Provision of Support for Air DEAN Sites Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

This notice is for the purposes of transparency only and is not seeking expressions of interest. The Authority has direct awarded a call off contract from the Government Commercial Agency (previously known as Crown Commercial Service) framework RM6116 Network Services 3. A redacted copy of the order form is attached. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Part 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5aa196a8-9e23-4278-a4df-b83867e58c7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b89d4b-75e1-4c4e-963f-8be3a3f765d9
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,774,852 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,774,852 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTIANT INTL

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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