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Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Jan 2026 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process titled "Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice." This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and is located in the South West region. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on 12th January 2026 and ending on 11th January 2027. This award was published on 8th January 2026, following the tender period's end. The contract, valued at £118,870, was awarded to Akhter Computers Limited.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the software sector, particularly SMEs, as the procurement was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises. Companies specialising in providing software solutions and network design services that can scale from local to global applications would find this award fitting for their portfolio. This tender highlights how participating in a government framework can lead to secured projects with significant public authorities like the Ministry of Defence, enabling business growth through substantial governmental procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for software licence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae893d68-4bb9-4913-82f2-db2e2442c3a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d063e9f-4cf6-40d8-afa1-90df667c3c99
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,870 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,870 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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