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700031412 (DInfoCom/0098) Provision of Operational Cloud Service and AI Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Feb 2020 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has conducted a procurement process for the provision of an Operational Cloud Service and AI Support, specifically aimed at delivering an Army hosting Environment (AHE) production system. This contract, valued at £1,896,557, falls under the IT services industry category and involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 15 December 2020 and will conclude on 31 March 2021. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 27 February 2020.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence within the defence sector, particularly those that specialise in IT services, software development, and automated analytics solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cloud services and AI technologies would find this tender especially relevant as they can leverage their innovative solutions to meet the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence. With the contract being awarded to IBM LIMITED, potential competitors should position themselves to showcase their unique capabilities in similar upcoming projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

700031412 (DInfoCom/0098) Provision of Operational Cloud Service and AI Support

Notice Description

The provision of an Army hosting Environment (AHE) production system, to deliver commercial data via an Analytics service capable of providing augmented and future automation of key activities such as Country and subjects of interest briefs, etc. using configurations and algorithms developed to deliver specific Army user interfaces and reports.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7ffa38f-6540-442e-a638-f1ca63e05d0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c24715-2135-4ffe-8016-d271b5f8b41e
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
Large

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
£1,896,557 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,896,557 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2020 - 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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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