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Project Maxwell

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Aug 2024 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom has recently concluded the procurement process for "Project Maxwell," a contract focused on enhancing Electromagnetic System capability. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with additional classifications in defence services. The project locations include MOD Corsham and MOD Blandford. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the contract for "Operational Services - Operational Management" has been awarded to IBM UK Ltd. The contract signing occurred on 4th April 2024, with a contract duration extending to 1800 days and a total value of £1,076,591,209.20.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in defence-related projects and capable of operating within the classified and technical constraints of the MOD. Companies specialising in software development, systems integration, and consulting stand to benefit greatly. The procurement method was selective, using a restricted process, ensuring that only qualified suppliers could bid. The award criteria placed considerable emphasis on technical capabilities, social value, and commercial feasibility, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with robust technical expertise and comprehensive service offerings to showcase their strengths and potentially secure substantial contract value.

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Notice Title

Project Maxwell

Notice Description

Enhanced Electromagnetic System capability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,076,591,209 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20241 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Doug Gilchrist, attn: Gilchrist Douglas
Contact Email
douglas.gilchrist103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

Further Information

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