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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Feb 2025 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of hardware across two sites in Bristol, described as "BICES Hardware for 2 Sites". The procurement falls under the IT industry category, specifically for desktop computers, and was executed through a restricted, selective process, prioritising the lowest price. The contract, valued at GBP 98,520.26, was signed on 8th October 2024, and is set to have a duration of 30 days. The award stage has been completed, with Ultima Business Solutions Ltd being the successful supplier.

This procurement tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT supplies sector, particularly those specialising in hardware solutions. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and meet specific technical requirements would be well-positioned for future contracts of this nature. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, has stringent quality and delivery standards that experienced suppliers are likely to appreciate and find advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Title missing - see contract for details.

Notice Description

BICES Hardware for 2 Sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e816
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007282-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
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

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABBEY WOOD
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

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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