--- title: "Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6259ea42-9c52-4ad1-8b28-6d7af4725137" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6259ea42-9c52-4ad1-8b28-6d7af4725137" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6259ea42-9c52-4ad1-8b28-6d7af4725137.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6259ea42-9c52-4ad1-8b28-6d7af4725137.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL" published: "2021-02-28" --- # Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates Buyer: STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6259ea42-9c52-4ad1-8b28-6d7af4725137 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6259ea42-9c52-4ad1-8b28-6d7af4725137) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6259ea42-9c52-4ad1-8b28-6d7af4725137.json) ## Summary The Strategic Command, Defence Digital is seeking tenders for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The tender, titled "Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates", falls within the goods category and has a total estimated value of £1,100,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with bids due by 9th March 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 10th June 2021 and conclude on 30th November 2022. The goods will be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is being conducted through a selective (restricted) procedure. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses capable of designing, manufacturing, and delivering technical solutions related to computer storage units. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence or information technology systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could not only enhance market presence but also facilitate long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.4) Instead of: MOD Defence Digital Platform Services will be inviting bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The Authority is seeking an external partner to design, qualify, manufacture and deliver a water-cooled enclosure solution to support the installation of OpNET into the three Batch 1 Type 26 Frigates. Read: MOD Defence Digital Platform Services will be inviting bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The Authority is seeking an external partner to design, qualify, manufacture and deliver a water-cooled enclosure solution to support the installation of OpNET into the three Batch 1 Type 26 Frigates. Please note: to express your interest in this requirement, please respond to the PQQ. Instructions for this can be found in Section VI.3 of the Contract Notice. The ITT documentation is for information only at this stage. MOD Defence Digital Platform Services will be inviting bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The Authority is seeking an external partner to design, qualify, manufacture and deliver a water-cooled enclosure solution to support the installation of OpNET into the three Batch 1 Type 26 Frigates. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Corsham: Computer storage units.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a9bbb34-ad1a-4295-8aa6-ddbf0ff4c61a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30233100 - Computer storage units ## Release History - 28 Feb 2021 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a9bbb34-ad1a-4295-8aa6-ddbf0ff4c61a - 25 Feb 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a9bbb34-ad1a-4295-8aa6-ddbf0ff4c61a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a9bbb34-ad1a-4295-8aa6-ddbf0ff4c61a 28th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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