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title: "Purchase of IT Hardware for OpNET ML+Nodes"
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published: "2026-02-25"
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# Purchase of IT Hardware for OpNET ML+Nodes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54d39e2d-2c02-4a4a-b95a-cfba86b70e76

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Purchase of IT Hardware for OpNET ML+Nodes" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence. This contract pertains to the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage currently marked as complete had key dates ranging from the tender period ending on 16 January 2026, to the commencement of the contract on 19 February 2026. The procurement was conducted under the CCS Tepas 2 Framework, ensuring a competitive process in awarding the contract to an external supplier, Boxxe Limited, for an estimated value of £3,820,721.64.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply, providing substantial growth possibilities, particularly for those capable of fulfilling large-scale governmental contracts. Despite being suited for larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale and requirements, businesses with robust offerings in office and computing equipment would be ideal contenders in such competitive frameworks in future procurements. Boxxe Limited, recognised as the supplier for this procurement, demonstrates the opportunities available within government contracts for enterprises equipped to deliver quality IT solutions tailored to meet specific governmental needs.

## Notice

Purchase of IT Hardware for OpNET ML+Nodes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039645a9-6aed-4ec2-93ba-147cb3f39525 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competition through CCS Tepas 2 Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,820,721 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,820,721 |
| 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 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 25 Feb 2026 at 06:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039645a9-6aed-4ec2-93ba-147cb3f39525

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039645a9-6aed-4ec2-93ba-147cb3f39525
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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