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Purchase of IT Infrastructure Hardware

National Museum of the Royal Navy

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

09 May 2025 at 17:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

09 May 2025 at 16:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the purchase of IT Infrastructure Hardware was initiated by the National Museum of the Royal Navy, a central government public authority located at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, UK. This procurement process, which follows an open procedure, aimed to enhance the museum's IT infrastructure through the acquisition of hardware and software solutions. The procurement was divided into multiple lots that suppliers could bid on selectively. The contract, covering various regions in the United Kingdom, reached the award stage with multiple awards to different suppliers by 23rd February 2026, including significant delivery addresses throughout the UK.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT hardware and software systems, particularly those offering competitive pricing and quality supply chain management. With successful contracts awarded for significant lots such as server and storage hardware, as well as licensing solutions, it provides ample opportunities for large and SME enterprises to expand their market reach and showcase their capabilities in IT infrastructure development. As the museum benefits from charitable discounts, businesses that can navigate these elements may find themselves particularly well-positioned in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of IT Infrastructure Hardware

Notice Description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) are seeking to appoint a supplier or suppliers for the provision of IT Hardware to support the purchase of infrastructure hardware and software solutions to rebuild and upgrade the NMRN's IT Infrastructure. This procurement has been split into multiple lots, representing the individual hardware requirements- these can be found in the ITT document. Suppliers are able to bid on as many, or as few lots as they wish.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05100f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015943-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£439,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£439,300 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£268,191 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3NH
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BALLICOM LIMITED

EXPONENTIAL-E LIMITED

Espira Limited

PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED

ROCK I.T. SPECIALISTS LIMITED

Further Information

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