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title: "Provision of hardware to Enable FASTER Programme"
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# Provision of hardware to Enable FASTER Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f9c14b5-64bc-4ef1-ad08-c8ec89a41229

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the provision of hardware under the title "Provision of hardware to Enable FASTER Programme". The procurement falls under the goods category and involves a value of £207,826.79. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period lasting from January 30, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those dealing with technology products and associated services, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. The contract is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, having been initiated as a tender under the CCS framework RM6068. Businesses looking to provide mainframe hardware solutions can leverage this opportunity for potential growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of hardware to Enable FASTER Programme via CCS framework RM6068 - Technology Products & Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4883ab6-48f1-4f9b-91d8-da0a8934e6cb |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,826 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,826 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2023 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4883ab6-48f1-4f9b-91d8-da0a8934e6cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4883ab6-48f1-4f9b-91d8-da0a8934e6cb
  1st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0718246d-13d4-46b3-bae7-c11e1c414ada
  n/a

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