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Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Jan 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for mainframe hardware in the South East region of the United Kingdom to Centerprise International Ltd. This procurement falls under the goods category in the industry classification and utilized a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage on 10th January 2025, with the publication of the contract on 14th January 2025. The contract period starts on 9th January 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £3,799,666 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the technology and hardware sector, specifically those capable of supplying mainframe hardware. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space due to the Ministry of Defence's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Companies with a strong presence in the United Kingdom and particularly in the South East region are likely to benefit from such opportunities, allowing for growth and expansion within the government's procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e71f5cf7-b446-4ff4-88d8-dde60849f1f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00690003-3078-43f3-b0c7-ef9c4b9db007
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,799,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,799,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynne.nazer100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

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