Award

714166450 Opswat Software IT Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

26 Mar 2025 at 09:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "714166450 Opswat Software IT Service", falling under the industry category of computer upgrade services (CPV 72540000). The procurement was for the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with a contract period starting from 10 March 2025 to 9 March 2026. Notable dates include the tender period ending on 7 March 2025 and the award date of 10 March 2025. The total contract value is £48,600.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software upgrades, particularly those with experience in government contracts. Barrier Networks Limited, an SME and VCSE, has been awarded the contract, indicating that similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) might find opportunities in such tenders. Businesses that can provide robust and compliant IT solutions to support government digital infrastructure will be well-suited to compete for similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714166450 Opswat Software IT Service

Notice Description

Opswat Software IT Requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7dc2f4c-785f-4d20-80d0-47b3f23af619
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c959b43e-c99b-4f2b-aaa9-06b2d58f6843
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.smith103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
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

BARRIER NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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