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Provision of RAVEN Equipment for Break/ Fix Requirements

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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31 Mar 2025 at 14:00

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13 Dec 2024 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract titled "Provision of RAVEN Equipment for Break/ Fix Requirements" in the Information Technology Services category. The contract involves the supply of hardware and software as specified in a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the 90 Signals Unit concept demonstrator, RAVEN. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £753,264 GBP, covers the period from 4 December 2024 to 3 May 2025. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14 October 2024, and the award publication date of 13 December 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and hardware provision, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage their agility and specialised offerings. The procurement process, managed by Crown Commercial Service, is intended to support Defence CIS by incorporating innovative solutions from the market. Businesses that are adept at rapid deployment and meeting strict delivery requirements across multiple locations would be well-positioned to compete and grow through this contract. The framework agreement ensures a streamlined procurement, offering an established pathway for suppliers to engage with government contracts efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of RAVEN Equipment for Break/ Fix Requirements

Notice Description

RAVEN is an in-house 90 Signals Unit (90SU) concept demonstrator designed to inform and disrupt the design, procurement, and delivery of Defence CIS. A Bill of Materials (BOM) list is required with a combination of hardware and software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af5c41c1-6656-4d90-a573-d133509ca580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d653b571-89f0-4ed2-a07d-d858002f23c7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£753,264 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£753,264 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 3 May 2025 1-6 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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