Award

713697455 - ALBATROSS Evolve

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 Feb 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract "713697455 - ALBATROSS Evolve" under the industry category of Computer Equipment and Supplies. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement and has a total value of £9,000,000. The contract, awarded to Computacenter UK Ltd, covers the period from 13 February 2025 to 31 March 2026. Relevant dates include the tender period ending on 22 January 2025 and the award notice date of 14 February 2025. The procurement process is now in the award stage, indicating that the formal contract has been established and services are set to commence.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies within the IT and computer supply sectors. The contract's high value suggests significant operational and logistical engagements, well-suited to larger enterprises such as Computacenter UK Ltd. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, indicating future opportunities for these types of organisations in similar procurement processes. Businesses focusing on IT hardware, infrastructure, and related services can leverage insights from this tender to align their capabilities with upcoming public sector requirements, potentially increasing their participation in future procurements.

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Notice Title

713697455 - ALBATROSS Evolve

Notice Description

contracts finder, awarded contract, 713697455 - ALBATROSS Evolve

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9eec7e35-edd7-4531-8ab1-f46b216b021c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d362140c-12ef-4ab7-9fd4-e366b825df2a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

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