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title: "Provision of Blade Computer Hardware for Army Hosting Environment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0be3cdc4-81d2-4a69-bcff-7b46dd12deac"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2017-09-26"
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# Provision of Blade Computer Hardware for Army Hosting Environment

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0be3cdc4-81d2-4a69-bcff-7b46dd12deac

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the supply of Blade Computer Hardware for the Army Hosting Environment, with a contract value of £216,065.76. This tender, classified under the category of office and computing machinery, took place within the United Kingdom, specifically in Liverpool. The procurement was conducted through a selective method and was initiated under a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 19 September 2017 and concluding on 23 November 2017. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5 September 2017, and the award date being recorded on 19 September 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in computing and IT hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating in future contracts within this sector. Businesses with capabilities in delivering office and computing machinery and those that can comply with the specific needs of military-grade technology will find this an advantageous opportunity for expansion into public sector contracts.

## Notice

Please note that this notification is for transparency purposes only. The MOD were inviting bids for the Provision of Blade Computer Hardware for Army Hosting Environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863fd8fb-f68d-4e1a-880d-873642729676 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2017 - 23 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,065 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2017 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863fd8fb-f68d-4e1a-880d-873642729676

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863fd8fb-f68d-4e1a-880d-873642729676
  26th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5a94db5-35f2-4878-85f4-d395e988a9d3
  Redacted Award Letter

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