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712399452- Provision of Army Communications Creative Content Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Sep 2024 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Army Communications Creative Content Equipment, under the title "712399452- Provision of Army Communications Creative Content Equipment". This procurement falls under the "Photographic equipment" industry category (CPV code 38650000) and has a total value of £68,675.27 GBP. The equipment is intended to support Army Communications Content Creators who produce high-quality video and imagery. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098, using a selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th September 2024 and the contract period ranging from 24th September 2024 to 31st October 2024. The MOD's buying organisation is based at Army Headquarters, Andover, England, and the delivery location has the postal code SP11 8HT.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for SMEs within the photographic equipment and digital content creation sectors. The contract involves supplying and possibly upgrading and replacing high-specification equipment, which is essential for military communication operations both domestically and internationally. Businesses that specialise in state-of-the-art photographic and video equipment, including those with experience catering to large organisations like the MOD, would be well-suited to compete. This procurement aligns with the MOD's objective to maintain cutting-edge capabilities in mass communication and engagement, creating a significant growth opportunity for the selected supplier, Akhter Computers Limited, an SME based in Harlow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712399452- Provision of Army Communications Creative Content Equipment

Notice Description

There is an ongoing requirement to review the status of equipment for the Army Communications Content Creators. This involves the issuing of new equipment, upgrading old equipment and the replacement of broken equipment. Army Communications Content Creators are at the forefront of the British Army's mass communication and engagement capabilities and are tasked to travel across the world to capture the Army at home or abroad. Army Communications Content Creators are to be equipped to meet these demands and provide them with the appropriate equipment so they are at the forefront of producing the highest quality video and imagery and can deliver the department's objectives. This was awarded through CCS Framework RM6098.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cfee362-1b31-4dab-8d8a-4de08da74096
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373ce9d2-8a9b-4833-ab0c-d686ac9036c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38650000 - Photographic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,675 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-ahq-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
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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