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title: "Blackbox Content Distribution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2019-01-04"
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# Blackbox Content Distribution

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06576b7b-5273-48c5-b7b7-0ef8427aa6c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Blackbox Content Distribution" was conducted by The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, England. This contract falls under the category of Computer network services, with a total value of £18,657.50. The procurement method utilised was a direct tender, specifically a single tender action below the established threshold. The tender period concluded on 19th December 2018, while the contract period spans from 21st December 2018 to 20th December 2019. The award was officially published on 4th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer network services, particularly those able to meet the needs of governmental organisations. Firms with expertise in IT solutions, network management, and technological infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the scale of the contract, larger enterprises might find it more viable; however, there may also be scope for partnerships with niche service providers to enhance service offerings.

## Notice

Blackbox Content Distribution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffae4ac-a7b0-476f-8ef9-6bd5ce6939ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2018 - 20 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,657 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,657 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffae4ac-a7b0-476f-8ef9-6bd5ce6939ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffae4ac-a7b0-476f-8ef9-6bd5ce6939ee
  4th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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