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Provision of HoloLens Capability Concept Demonstrator

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Feb 2021 at 17:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking solutions for the "Provision of HoloLens Capability Concept Demonstrator," a tender focused on enhancing planning activities through Mixed Reality (MR) technology in a headquarters environment. The procurement method is selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £191,473.83. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract set to begin on 15th February 2021 and to conclude on 31st March 2021. The delivery for this project will take place in the South East of England, with the tender period closing on 10th February 2021.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses operating in the computer equipment and supplies industry, particularly those specialising in MR technology, software development, or data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this procurement, as the Ministry of Defence aims to leverage innovative solutions that enhance operational capabilities. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in creating interoperable systems compatible with existing technologies, particularly the HYDRA suite, stand to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of HoloLens Capability Concept Demonstrator

Notice Description

1.1 There is a requirement to conduct innovation activity that explores and assesses the ability to enhance planning activity through the use of Mixed Reality (MR) headsets within a headquarters environment. The requirement should provision the tools and services that enable more interactive use of data and geospatial information to inform decision making processes. The intent is to use digital methods to present a MR digital birdtable for planning and battle-tracking. This approach will make savings on the production of hardcopy mapping and overlays and provide Realtime, interactive information to the staff. The successful end state should be a MR CCD, as described above, which his ready to be interoperable with the HYDRA suite of technologies. This should have an intuitive user interface which is similar in feel to HYDRA itself (ICONs and functionality) and draws upon centralised data within a SAP Hana relational database.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6430f199-19ad-44e7-8c99-d4db482da942
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fe2745-83fc-4248-99e7-a10307c2a1ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£191,473 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£191,473 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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