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Provision of Hardware for NATO Federated Mission Network (FMN)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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28 Mar 2017 at 15:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware for NATO Federated Mission Network (FMN)" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the UK. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically the provision of hardware, with a total value of £334,788.10. The procurement was completed, with the award date set on 23rd March 2017, marking the transition into the contract period which commenced on 28th March 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 27th March 2020. Notably, the tender required no installation or configuration of hardware, only the provision of equipment, and had a tender deadline of 13th March 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the technology and hardware sectors, to expand their service offerings and capabilities. Suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, especially those experienced in providing IT hardware solutions compliant with military standards. Engaging in this procurement could enable such businesses to strengthen their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware for NATO Federated Mission Network (FMN)

Notice Description

Please note that this notice is for transparency purposes only. Joint Forces Command (JFC) were inviting bids for the Provision of Hardware for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Federated Mission Network (FMN). JFC may be referred to as the ''Authority'' hereafter. JFC is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The Authority has a requirement to field a NATO FMN compliant Operational Computer Information System (OpCIS) capability. This requirement is to stand up Hosting Environments, Network Interconnection Points, and a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This is in support of enhanced NATO Reaction Force (eNRF) very high readiness tasks, capable of being secured to Military Hardening Standards. The requirement is solely for the provision of all of the hardware, no installation / configuration was required for the hardware. The Authority required warranty and three (3) year support for some of the hardware outlined. The Authority's requirement was for the infrastructure needed to build: 2 x Mission Network Elements (MNE's) and; 2 x Mission Network Extensions (MNX's).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df2ee8e-d462-41a2-98e2-f22902e139ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£334,788 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£334,788 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 27 Mar 2020 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
technology.operations@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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