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title: "712399452- Provision of Army Communications Creative Content Equipment"
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# 712399452- Provision of Army Communications Creative Content Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cfee362-1b31-4dab-8d8a-4de08da74096

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Army Communications Creative Content Equipment, under the title "712399452- Provision of Army Communications Creative Content Equipment". This procurement falls under the "Photographic equipment" industry category (CPV code 38650000) and has a total value of £68,675.27 GBP. The equipment is intended to support Army Communications Content Creators who produce high-quality video and imagery. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098, using a selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th September 2024 and the contract period ranging from 24th September 2024 to 31st October 2024. The MOD's buying organisation is based at Army Headquarters, Andover, England, and the delivery location has the postal code SP11 8HT.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for SMEs within the photographic equipment and digital content creation sectors. The contract involves supplying and possibly upgrading and replacing high-specification equipment, which is essential for military communication operations both domestically and internationally. Businesses that specialise in state-of-the-art photographic and video equipment, including those with experience catering to large organisations like the MOD, would be well-suited to compete. This procurement aligns with the MOD's objective to maintain cutting-edge capabilities in mass communication and engagement, creating a significant growth opportunity for the selected supplier, Akhter Computers Limited, an SME based in Harlow.

## Notice

There is an ongoing requirement to review the status of equipment for the Army Communications Content Creators. This involves the issuing of new equipment, upgrading old equipment and the replacement of broken equipment. Army Communications Content Creators are at the forefront of the British Army's mass communication and engagement capabilities and are tasked to travel across the world to capture the Army at home or abroad. Army Communications Content Creators are to be equipped to meet these demands and provide them with the appropriate equipment so they are at the forefront of producing the highest quality video and imagery and can deliver the department's objectives. This was awarded through CCS Framework RM6098.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373ce9d2-8a9b-4833-ab0c-d686ac9036c5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,675 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38650000 - Photographic equipment

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373ce9d2-8a9b-4833-ab0c-d686ac9036c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373ce9d2-8a9b-4833-ab0c-d686ac9036c5
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfba695b-b663-4500-adce-ca2955335762
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30771da7-0a47-41dd-804b-02a267ad8b85
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5700cc75-696d-4460-87db-e8fd16636f84
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b080de0-2fa4-435b-b69c-3b6ca93de652
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c47f36e0-c135-49d5-8b6b-327a3ee27494
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea349eaa-d0e9-448d-80f5-56e2242ec2bd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d79bec6-41af-4f9a-95ab-c1d12fda46c5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/125e62d8-49db-4d94-a399-2127901cb41d

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