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PS538 GDNnet System admin

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Feb 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has concluded the procurement process for the "PS538 GDNnet System admin" project, classified under Computer-related professional services (CPV 72590000). The contract has been awarded to Rockstone Technologies LTD, a large-scale enterprise based in Devon, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £136,800, is set to start on 3rd February 2025 and end on 30th September 2025. The tender period concluded on 16th January 2025, marking the transition from planning to the award stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in cloud capabilities and IT infrastructure management. Businesses, especially those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that can enhance global remote user operations while safeguarding the existing networks and architecture of the MOD would find this contract pertinent. Rockstone Technologies LTD's successful bid highlights the demand for robust technological solutions and services in the public sector, making this a prime opportunity for similar businesses aiming to expand their client base within government organisations.

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Notice Title

PS538 GDNnet System admin

Notice Description

A new cloud capability to enable global remote users to work effectively whilst minimising risk to MOD's existing networks and architecture. Replacement for PS475

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8db25eec-f4b5-439b-b9ce-736974ebbba4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed43e4a-1f16-42f9-bd75-c17604651c9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKSTONE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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