---
title: "DInfoCom/0131 - PROVISION OF VARIOUS LICENCES FOR ARMY DIGITAL SERVICES (ADS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2020-07-24"
---

# DInfoCom/0131 - PROVISION OF VARIOUS LICENCES FOR ARMY DIGITAL SERVICES (ADS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking to renew various software licences essential for Army Digital Services (ADS). The tender, titled "DInfoCom/0131 - PROVISION OF VARIOUS LICENCES FOR ARMY DIGITAL SERVICES (ADS)", falls under the goods category within the networking software package industry. The procurement method utilised is selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 9th July 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 27th July 2020, concluding on 31st March 2023. The delivery locations include the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £394,510.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software licensing and IT services sector, particularly those that offer networking solutions and support services. Suitable contenders include SMEs capable of providing these essential software licences that enhance the Army's digital capabilities, allowing for improved maintenance, security, and functionality across various military applications. Companies equipped to support the ongoing requirements of the Army's hosting infrastructure may find this tender a valuable avenue for expansion and collaboration with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Army Digital Services (ADS) within D Info utilises multiple software licences that ensure availability of the Army Hosting Environment (AHE) and Defence Gateway (DGW) applications and services. ADS currently provide hosting and through life application-based Information Services to the Army and wider Defence. It delivers hosting capability across 3 domains and currently supplies application services that support a wide range of functions. These contribute directly and indirectly to D Info's missions and tasks as given in the Army Command Plan 18. They also support Army HQ, Field Army, Home Command as well as support to TAFMIS and DLMC activities. The renewal of these licences is critical to ADS for the delivery of Development, Test and live support both at the Application and Platform level and support the ongoing maintenance and security patching on the Army's cloud hosting infrastructures of both the Joint Server Farm (JSF) and the AHE on Official, Official Sensitive and Secret environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8a32d8-0a93-46ff-9c79-404d0851a866 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £394,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £394,510 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2020 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8a32d8-0a93-46ff-9c79-404d0851a866

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8a32d8-0a93-46ff-9c79-404d0851a866
  24th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b230ce8-ab6b-429b-929b-fee9dbe96808.json.