Award

Hardware Replacement for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Electronic Data Library (EDL)-UK7

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Award

28 Nov 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, has reached the award stage. This process concerns the "Hardware Replacement for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Electronic Data Library (EDL)-UK7", focusing on the procurement of portable devices, software configuration, and integration with the secure library system. The tender, conducted under the defence security regime, used a direct procurement method, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract was formalised on 13 November 2025 and will remain active until 12 November 2027, covering locations primarily in the UKE21 region. The procurement's total value is £271,808.04, with the main category identified as goods.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing goods, particularly portable computers and related technology solutions. With a focus on defence and security, this procurement is ideal for established suppliers experienced in handling sensitive and secure integrations. Large-scale businesses with expertise in technology procurement for defence applications, similar to Boxxe Limited, which has been awarded the contract, can find lucrative prospects through involvement in such projects, potentially expanding their market reach and reputation within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Hardware Replacement for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Electronic Data Library (EDL)-UK7

Notice Description

Procurement of portable devices, configeration of these devices including licencing of software,, integration with the live secure library system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078094-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,506 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Michael Couch
Contact Email
michael.couch101@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

BOXXE

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