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DCO Hardware Proc 7

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Apr 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "DCO Hardware Proc 7." This contract focuses on delivering hardware and software to support Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and has been awarded to CDW Limited. The industry category is parts of computers, with the procurement process falling under the goods category. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th January 2025, with the contract running from 28th January 2025 to 27th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware and software, particularly those capable of supporting cyber defence initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete, although the contract was ultimately awarded to the large-scale supplier, CDW Limited. Businesses with a similar profile or those that can offer innovative cyber defence solutions would be well-suited to participate in such tenders in the future, providing opportunities for growth and expansion in the government procurement sector.

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Notice Title

DCO Hardware Proc 7

Notice Description

Contract to deliver the required hardware and software to support Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) to a sole Supplier. The required hardware and software has been consolidated into one Bill of Materials (BoM).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95f74145-25bc-44a9-96e3-af20bbf5f0a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e93968d-1095-40fa-b154-057533043241
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30237100 - Parts of computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,119,567 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,119,567 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2026 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
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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