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title: "Moonshot Cartridges"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dab2f60-1e14-4ca2-9c41-5d02dc7e29df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2018-06-05"
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# Moonshot Cartridges

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dab2f60-1e14-4ca2-9c41-5d02dc7e29df

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Moonshot Cartridges" tender, initiated by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, falls under the industry category of computer-related equipment. The procurement was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method, with a contract value of £30,383. The tender period ended on 28 March 2018, while the contract period was from 10 April 2018 to 30 April 2018. The tender involved delivery in the South West region of England. The award notice was published on 5 June 2018, detailing the successful supplier, XMA Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services and computer equipment sectors, especially those capable of providing related products or services. Smaller firms seeking to enhance their bids could focus on innovative software solutions or specialised computer hardware. Although the tender is complete, it highlights the procurement preferences of central government agencies, which may interest a range of large or established companies looking to enter similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Moonshot Cartridges

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da60f5b-81a0-4a3d-8486-c20a6ad6eb9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,383 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,383 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2018 at 12:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da60f5b-81a0-4a3d-8486-c20a6ad6eb9e
- 5 Jun 2018 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da60f5b-81a0-4a3d-8486-c20a6ad6eb9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da60f5b-81a0-4a3d-8486-c20a6ad6eb9e
  5th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b391b90b-4ee6-4d43-b51f-2aecbb57151b
  Moonshot Cartridges

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