Award

This Contract has already been awarded and this notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations only. Support & Maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

03 Jul 2017 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Support & Maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System." This procurement falls within the software maintenance and repair services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, with a total value of £32,748, was initiated through a limited procurement method, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2017 and will run until 30th April 2020. This summary is provided for transparency as the tender is now complete.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and management systems, particularly those with similar capabilities in managing proprietary systems. Given that the contract was awarded to Optichrome Computer Systems Ltd, which holds the Intellectual Property Rights for the Optimus MIS, companies looking to compete in future tenders should have a strong background in software services and the ability to manage bespoke systems effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises that offer specialised IT services may find significant growth potential by engaging with such procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

This Contract has already been awarded and this notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations only. Support & Maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System

Notice Description

Support & Maintenance of the Optimus Management Information System. This was a single source procurement as Optichrome Computer Systems Ltd own the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the Optimus MIS and are the only UK MIS provider who are legally entitled to manage and maintain the Optimus database. This contract has been awarded and is being published to meet Transparency obligations only. This is not a call for interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/892de1e9-2ca9-4aa1-ab91-68f1febc416e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,748 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
defcomrclcc-jfc3c@mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RAF WYTON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTICHROME COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Further Information

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