Tender

Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates

STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL

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25 Feb 2021 at 18:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Strategic Command, Defence Digital, seeking bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures for Type 26 Frigates. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically relating to computer storage units (CPV code: 30233100). Interested suppliers can respond to the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) as part of the tender stage. Instructions for participation are available within the contract notice. The buying organisation is located in Corsham, UK, with a contact point for inquiries provided by Harriet Jones, whose details are readily accessible. It is essential for suppliers to closely follow the process outlined and pay attention to the submission deadlines, which will be visible upon registering their interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the design and manufacturing of high-tech enclosure solutions, particularly those experienced in defense or maritime infrastructure. Companies specialising in advanced cooling technologies, systems integration, and military-grade equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this tender, suppliers can not only expand their portfolio but also enhance their visibility and reputation within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates

Notice Description

MOD Defence Digital Platform Services will be inviting bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The Authority is seeking an external partner to design, qualify, manufacture and deliver a water-cooled enclosure solution to support the installation of OpNET into the three Batch 1 Type 26 Frigates. Please note: to express your interest in this requirement, please respond to the PQQ. Instructions for this can be found in Section VI.3 of the Contract Notice. The ITT documentation is for information only at this stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029674
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003852-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30233100 - Computer storage units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL
Contact Name
Harriet Jones
Contact Email
harriet.jones125@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3067703084

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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