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CCS NAG Computational Fluid Dynamics Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Feb 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed the award phase for the procurement titled "CCS NAG Computational Fluid Dynamics Capability," focused on the procurement of specialist hardware and software within the computer platforms industry category. This procurement process, conducted through a limited method without prior publication, is centred in the UK and aligns with the GPA framework. The contract, valued at £190,445.24, was signed on 29th January 2026, highlighting a direct award decision based on technical expertise and continuity of work. The procurement falls outside the scope of typical directives as defined by its legal basis CELEX 32014L0024.

This award presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in computer hardware and software, particularly those with expertise in computational fluid dynamics. Small and medium-sized enterprises with the capability to deliver sophisticated technological solutions may find benefits through government contracts such as this. Akhter Computers Limited, a SME located in Harlow, has successfully secured the contract, exemplifying that firms with specialised knowledge in this sector can effectively compete and expand their business through such engagements with national authorities. Business entities seeking growth in the defence industry should pay attention to similar procurement activities to leverage their speciality and expand their market footprint.

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Notice Title

CCS NAG Computational Fluid Dynamics Capability

Notice Description

Procurement of Specialist Hardware and Software

Procurement Information

A decision for a direct award was based on technical expertise and continuation of work. This was placed through CCS Framework RM6098

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,445 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sda-td-natg-commercial@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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