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Upgrade to IT infrastructure for the Defence Simulation Centre 2020-2021

THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES

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20 Aug 2021 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Medical Services recently completed a procurement process for an upgrade to IT infrastructure within the Defence Simulation Centre, identified under the title "Upgrade to IT infrastructure for the Defence Simulation Centre 2020-2021". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and was conducted in Shrivenham, England. The process was initiated with a direct procurement method, specifically as a single tender action, with a contract value of £41,520. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st January 2021 and the contract period running from 4th January 2021 to 31st March 2021.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide computing equipment tailored to military applications. Companies capable of delivering suitably specified PCs to replace the existing systems would be well-positioned to compete, as this project aims to ensure a future-proof capability in defence simulations. Engaging in this process could help businesses expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence within the public sector IT market.

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Notice Title

Upgrade to IT infrastructure for the Defence Simulation Centre 2020-2021

Notice Description

Procure like-for-like numbers of appropriately-specified PCs to replace 24x Simlab30s, Simlab40s and Simlab70s ensuring a future-proof capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8099d75-256e-42dc-8e33-731a098b9391
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f59d515-193f-493c-a6b9-98961d7a5adf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,524 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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