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715892482-Dell HW support for Spectrum

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 14:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) located in Corsham, UK, involves the direct award of a service contract to Dell Corporation for the maintenance and repair of Spectrum mainframe computers. Notably, the procurement falls under the defence and security category and follows a special regime of "light touch". This direct award, justified by Dell's exclusive supplier status for its hardware, was completed under the legal framework identified as UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at approximately £8,291.44 (gross £9,949.73), has a contract period starting from 24 July 2026 to 19 July 2027, and the award notice was published on 24 July 2026, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware maintenance and repair services, particularly those that have capabilities in dealing with Dell equipment. The engagement with the MoD for such a contract implies a strong partnership potential, and future opportunities may exist for suppliers with expertise in defence and security technologies. Larger enterprises such as Dell, possessing the necessary infrastructure and technical experience, are best positioned to compete in this niche, especially given the unique requirements associated with intellectual property and technical specifications exclusive to Dell's products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715892482-Dell HW support for Spectrum

Notice Description

Direct engagement with Dell as the hardware is exclusively supplied by Dell. A RTM was discussed and TEPS 2 fW identified. A brief RFQ was issued for the services, Dell supplied a quote for the services. A SSJ was drafted and approved. A contract was darfted and awarded base don TEPAS 2 FW. A RTM

Planning Information

Direct engagement with supplier for suitablity, quotation and experience.

Procurement Information

Dell are the exclusive suppleir for their own servers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d325
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070392-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312100 - Maintenance and repair of mainframe computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,291 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,291 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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