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title: "Provision of Nexus Hardware, Firmware and Support"
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# Provision of Nexus Hardware, Firmware and Support

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09aab951-1b03-4e4f-ab72-434b8f61ebd5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Nexus Hardware, Firmware and Support" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the provision of hardware, firmware, and maintenance services. The project falls within the hardware industry category, with a contract value of £159,233. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will conclude on 31st July 2023. This tender process was carried out through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 12th June 2018.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth in the hardware and software sectors, particularly for firms specialised in hardware provision and support services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in firmware maintenance and who are capable of servicing the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Given the nature of the contract, larger firms with the capability to manage long-term maintenance agreements are likely to find this tender particularly appealing.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence had a requirement for the provision of Hardware, Firmware and Maintenance. The Contract is for five (5) years with no option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46065b21-a2e3-4e2a-b78c-45d3c0005285 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,233 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,233 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46065b21-a2e3-4e2a-b78c-45d3c0005285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46065b21-a2e3-4e2a-b78c-45d3c0005285
  30th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4388463f-234b-48bc-ad24-a91c0eaf753e
  Framework Award Letter v2.1 REDACTED

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