Award

711832454 - Interop Services Partner Low Side WAN Connectivity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

11 Oct 2024 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recently awarded a contract to British Telecom (BT) Plc for providing WAN and Crypto delivery services that ensure connectivity between the UK and its overseas partners' secure networks, or a UK-based low-side network. This contract, titled "711832454 - Interop Services Partner Low Side WAN Connectivity," falls under the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method was selective, following a restricted process, and the contract was signed on 11th October 2024. The project location is Corsham, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £5,435,644.76 and an expected duration of 210 days.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for IT companies specialising in telecommunications and secure network solutions. Companies with robust capabilities in WAN, crypto services, and technical support are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The MOD's emphasis on social value, technical merit, delivery efficiency, service support, and cost-effectiveness opens doors for businesses that can meet these comprehensive criteria. Engaging with MOD contracts could also position companies for further high-value public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

711832454 - Interop Services Partner Low Side WAN Connectivity

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ab94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032902-2024
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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOM (BT

Further Information

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