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Project_19281 -- DAC -- DOE -- EPIC Support Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure is currently engaged in the contract for the Project_19281 — DAC — DOE — EPIC Support Contract, which falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. This procurement is at the award stage following its initiation as a tender process. The contract has a total value of approximately £13.7 million and spans a duration of 600 days, having been signed on 8 December 2014. Key suppliers for this project include Hewlett Packard and DXC Technology, with the services expected to be delivered in the UK.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for IT firms, particularly those specialising in consulting and software solutions, as it involves extending an existing contract to bridge services during a transitional period. Companies with capabilities in IT support and development would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate strong interoperability and a capacity to manage additional service requirements effectively. Additionally, understanding the historical context of the merger between CSC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise could provide competitive insight for prospective bidders.

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Notice Title

Project_19281 -- DAC -- DOE -- EPIC Support Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

To extend the current contract to bridge the gap between the legacy service and the new contract. The Contractor is DXC Technology. This change occurred due to merger between CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise in 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a189
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006680-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,738,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 201411 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8GB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DXC TECHNOLOGY

HEWLETT PACKARD

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