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Project Jute - Provision of WiFi Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Apr 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for "Project Jute - Provision of WiFi Services," aimed at enhancing Welfare Wi-Fi Services for the Firearms Department. The process falls under the services category in the telecommunications sector. This contract, managed from the Ministry's office in Glasgow, UK, has reached the award stage, having commenced on 17 April 2026, with an end date set for 16 April 2031. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and conducted without competition, highlighting its completed status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications industry, particularly those specialising in providing Wi-Fi services. As the contract has been awarded to Wifinity Limited, a London-based SME, it emphasises the Ministry of Defence's openness to smaller enterprises capable of meeting specific service requirements. Businesses with expertise in postal and telecommunications services can find growth prospects in similar future contracts, leveraging their specialised skills to compete effectively under direct procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Project Jute - Provision of WiFi Services

Notice Description

The provision of Welfare Wi-Fi Services for the Firearms Department on behalf of Project Jute.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038031-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIFINITY

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