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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

11 Oct 2024 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract for WAN and Crypto delivery services, targeted towards inter-site connectivity and digital communication services. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically covering telecommunications services. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract value of £5,435,644.76 and a duration of 210 days. The procurement method used was selective (Restricted), ensuring that only suitably qualified vendors were considered. British Telecom (BT) Plc has been selected as the supplier for this key project, which necessitates secure, encrypted communications between the UK and its overseas partners. The contract was signed on 11th October 2024, with all contact facilitated through the MOD's Corsham office.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure IT services, telecommunications, and network support. Companies with experience in handling classified information and providing robust, secure communication solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Given the high value and complexity of the project, it is ideal for established firms like British Telecom, known for their comprehensive service delivery and technical merit. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to enhance their portfolio with government projects, reinforcing their credibility and enabling them to access future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Title missing - see contract for details.

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Supplier to provide WAN and Crypto delivery with support to enable connectivity between the UK and either our overseas partner's secure network or a call off option UK delivered low side network. Due to the classification and security requirements, communications are encrypted between the UK and overseas partners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ab92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032899-2024
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
£5,435,644 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 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
Attn: Howard Jones
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-fxdnet@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9GB
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 Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOM (BT

Further Information

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