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title: "Internet Connected Environment 3"
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# Internet Connected Environment 3

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2726d0d3-7b8a-4677-a691-0e26e998cdc5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the "Internet Connected Environment 3" (ICE 3) project, classified under Financial Transaction Processing and Clearing-House Services. This procurement, valued at £50,000,000, operates through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring participation of pre-qualified suppliers. The tender period concluded on 20th August 2024, with the contract officially awarded on 27th August 2024. The contract period spans from 27th August 2024 to 31st August 2027. The project is based in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from the Ministry of Defence’s premises in Corsham, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial transaction processing services, particularly those with experience in high-security and complex environments. SME businesses are particularly encouraged to compete in such procurement as the suitability filters ensure opportunities for smaller enterprises. The awarded supplier, Softcat PLC, a large enterprise based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, indicates the scale and capacity required to successfully deliver the services needed for this project. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive, secure, and efficient financial transaction services will find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies and service capabilities.

## Notice

Internet Connected Environment (ICE) 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8919778e-2c86-433b-b323-9d476c3dbc7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Without |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8919778e-2c86-433b-b323-9d476c3dbc7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8919778e-2c86-433b-b323-9d476c3dbc7b
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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