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715737458 - HASSM Hardware Requirements

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "HASSM Hardware Requirements," with Softcat PLC awarded the contract. The procurement, conducted under framework number RM6098, followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and falls under the hardware selection consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £41,431.53, covers the supply of goods and services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 18th December 2025, and the contract period commenced on 12th January 2026, lasting until 18th December 2026. Key documentation regarding the award was published on 12th January 2026.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its design to support these business scales. Companies specialising in consultancy services related to hardware selection and delivery to government clients would find strong alignment with this tender. The involvement of the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation may also pave the way for increased future collaborations in the public sector for the successful bidder, Softcat PLC. Being part of a framework agreement ensures continued engagement opportunities and potential for expansion in consultancy services within the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715737458 - HASSM Hardware Requirements

Notice Description

HASSM Hardware Requirements, framework number:RM6098.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e51994a5-b777-44ce-a06d-ca2c03a67028
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8275c721-6638-4928-99b4-d636cb39a216
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,431 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,431 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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