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DInfoCom/0131 - PROVISION OF VARIOUS LICENCES FOR ARMY DIGITAL SERVICES (ADS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Jul 2020 at 07:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking to renew various software licences essential for Army Digital Services (ADS). The tender, titled "DInfoCom/0131 - PROVISION OF VARIOUS LICENCES FOR ARMY DIGITAL SERVICES (ADS)", falls under the goods category within the networking software package industry. The procurement method utilised is selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 9th July 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 27th July 2020, concluding on 31st March 2023. The delivery locations include the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £394,510.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software licensing and IT services sector, particularly those that offer networking solutions and support services. Suitable contenders include SMEs capable of providing these essential software licences that enhance the Army's digital capabilities, allowing for improved maintenance, security, and functionality across various military applications. Companies equipped to support the ongoing requirements of the Army's hosting infrastructure may find this tender a valuable avenue for expansion and collaboration with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DInfoCom/0131 - PROVISION OF VARIOUS LICENCES FOR ARMY DIGITAL SERVICES (ADS)

Notice Description

Army Digital Services (ADS) within D Info utilises multiple software licences that ensure availability of the Army Hosting Environment (AHE) and Defence Gateway (DGW) applications and services. ADS currently provide hosting and through life application-based Information Services to the Army and wider Defence. It delivers hosting capability across 3 domains and currently supplies application services that support a wide range of functions. These contribute directly and indirectly to D Info's missions and tasks as given in the Army Command Plan 18. They also support Army HQ, Field Army, Home Command as well as support to TAFMIS and DLMC activities. The renewal of these licences is critical to ADS for the delivery of Development, Test and live support both at the Application and Platform level and support the ongoing maintenance and security patching on the Army's cloud hosting infrastructures of both the Joint Server Farm (JSF) and the AHE on Official, Official Sensitive and Secret environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8a32d8-0a93-46ff-9c79-404d0851a866
Current Stage
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£394,510 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
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

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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