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title: "715724481 - No.1 AIDU VCF Platform & Build Services"
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# 715724481 - No.1 AIDU VCF Platform & Build Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eecf9e5-b5e4-4642-b46c-ce3854a49717

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "No.1 AIDU VCF Platform & Build Services" was undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, with the aim of acquiring system and support services, including disaster recovery, computer archiving, and software testing. Located in Bristol, England, the procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, contributing to a total contract value of £548,279.45. This process moved from tender to award stage, with the award being active as of 27th November 2025 and the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement pertains to the services industry, with a postal delivery location at PE28 2EA.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-sized businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering comprehensive system and support services under a structured framework agreement. Companies specialising in disaster recovery, archiving, and software testing, particularly those with a proven track record of collaborating with government bodies, would find this procurement particularly appealing. The establishment of a partnership with the Ministry of Defence on this project could enhance a supplier's portfolio and open doors to further public sector contracts, especially in the defence sector. Given the nature of the requirements, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find it challenging to participate due to the scale and specificity of the services needed.

## Notice

VMWARE Cloud Foundation Platform and Build Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19dccc7f-b5d6-42f6-993e-588a2109de9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £548,279 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £548,279 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services
- 72252000 - Computer archiving services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19dccc7f-b5d6-42f6-993e-588a2109de9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19dccc7f-b5d6-42f6-993e-588a2109de9d
  19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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