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DInfoCom/0114 Provision of ICS Ops Firmbase Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 May 2020 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking support through the tender titled "DInfoCom/0114 Provision of ICS Ops Firmbase Support." This initiative falls under hardware consultancy services and is based in the South East of England. The procurement method used is a selective tender awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 4th May 2020 and will run until 31st October 2020, with the tender period concluding on 19th March 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT and consultancy services, particularly those with the capability to support military operations and digital infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in managing electronic communication systems or ICT rationalisation are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifically invites them to compete for the provision of these vital services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DInfoCom/0114 Provision of ICS Ops Firmbase Support

Notice Description

In the absence of a military SO2 there is a need for contracted support to provide the skills, experience and capacity to manage the following projects and initiatives allowing other elements of ICS Ops to deal with other major projects including: MODNET Windows 10 refresh; Enterprise Voice; hardware issues on the MODNET S migration; SECRET Uplift Requirements capture; Fixed Voice SECRET; and standalone ICT rationalisation. a. DBI. Management of ongoing expansion of DBI and "DBI Light", small moves and changes and service management and exploitation of the capability. b. SCIDA as a Service. Monitor performance of the SCIDA Service delivered by Defence Digital from Apr 2020. c. Obsolescent services. Management of the project to discover obsolescent point to point services across the Army estate and plans to mitigate their removal. This activity may deliver efficiencies. d. Outages. In the event of an ongoing military gap there is also the need to manage Firm Base ICS outages across the Army estate. e. Specialist support to voice services. Additionally, SME support to ICS Ops to enable effective management of the exploitation of Enterprise Voice, exploitation of efficiencies to be realised from the delivery of EV and delivery of mobility services and of SECRET voice services. This activity may assist delivery of efficiencies. f. Sustainable ICT. This is an area demanding increasing attention.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc68b749-c227-4307-9a1c-bb68536719f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d5160e0-6eff-4626-a8e3-a4348dc9fa2e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,442 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,442 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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