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DInfoCom/0108 - Provision of Replacement of AHE Physical Network & Compute Refresh

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Mar 2020 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DInfoCom/0108 - Provision of Replacement of AHE Physical Network & Compute Refresh" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence in Andover, England. This tender, classified under the CPV category of Servers, involved a total value of £2,004,993.31 and used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 16th March 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021. The tender closed on 21st February 2020 and is part of the goods procurement category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT infrastructure and service provision, especially those able to deliver network, compute, and storage solutions compliant with military standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their agility can be advantageous in meeting the evolving needs of the Ministry of Defence's technology refresh. Companies experienced in cloud and network management will find this procurement process to be a strategic avenue for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DInfoCom/0108 - Provision of Replacement of AHE Physical Network & Compute Refresh

Notice Description

Information Application Services (IAS) supports the Army Hosting Environment (AHE) which currently hosts around 90 business applications and services for the Army and wider Defence across three security domains (Official, Official-Sensitive and SECRET). This private cloud delivers network, compute and storage capabilities. Elements of the Cisco based core Physical Network that supports the system are approaching End of Life (EoL). While some elements of the system are still in mainstream support, they are based on technology that is no longer economic nor cost effective in terms of scalability, capacity and performance therefore a technological refresh required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f779412f-9ff6-4a87-8f34-1427bfb6d21d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b05e03-e922-4360-8d71-ab21f449c77e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,004,993 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,004,991 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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