Tender

Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates

STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL

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28 Feb 2021 at 15:10

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25 Feb 2021 at 14:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Strategic Command, Defence Digital is seeking tenders for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The tender, titled "Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates", falls within the goods category and has a total estimated value of £1,100,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with bids due by 9th March 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 10th June 2021 and conclude on 30th November 2022. The goods will be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is being conducted through a selective (restricted) procedure.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses capable of designing, manufacturing, and delivering technical solutions related to computer storage units. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence or information technology systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could not only enhance market presence but also facilitate long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.4) Instead of: MOD Defence Digital Platform Services will be inviting bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The Authority is seeking an external partner to design, qualify, manufacture and deliver a water-cooled enclosure solution to support the installation of OpNET into the three Batch 1 Type 26 Frigates. Read: MOD Defence Digital Platform Services will be inviting bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The Authority is seeking an external partner to design, qualify, manufacture and deliver a water-cooled enclosure solution to support the installation of OpNET into the three Batch 1 Type 26 Frigates. Please note: to express your interest in this requirement, please respond to the PQQ. Instructions for this can be found in Section VI.3 of the Contract Notice. The ITT documentation is for information only at this stage. MOD Defence Digital Platform Services will be inviting bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The Authority is seeking an external partner to design, qualify, manufacture and deliver a water-cooled enclosure solution to support the installation of OpNET into the three Batch 1 Type 26 Frigates. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Corsham: Computer storage units.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6259ea42-9c52-4ad1-8b28-6d7af4725137
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a9bbb34-ad1a-4295-8aa6-ddbf0ff4c61a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30233100 - Computer storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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