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title: "Procurement of Hardware & Licences for Delivery of VIVID (a Test & Development Environment for VIX)"
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# Procurement of Hardware & Licences for Delivery of VIVID (a Test & Development Environment for VIX)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d9686a2-6f01-4281-9d5a-6baf5215a400

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, operating out of Wiltshire in England, recently completed its procurement process for the "Procurement of Hardware & Licences for Delivery of VIVID", a project involving a test and development environment for VIX. The project falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process stage has reached the award phase. The contract, valued at approximately £1,022,735.05, commenced on 27th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. Products and services for this contract are to be delivered across several regions, including the United Kingdom and multiple overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for hardware and software service providers. With its focus on delivering a robust IT infrastructure, businesses specialising in these areas, particularly SMEs, would be well-positioned to compete and collaborate on such projects. While the contract has been awarded to large-scale enterprise boxxe Limited, other businesses can derive insights from such opportunities to enhance their competitive edge, expand their reach to governmental organisations, and showcase capabilities in handling large-scale IT environments. The emphasis on SMEs indicates a favourable stance towards enabling smaller firms to partake in future government-related procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Procurement of Hardware & Licences for Delivery of VIVID (a Test & Development Environment for VIX)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d6b1f2-475a-4808-be08-e62ab15b800a |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,022,735 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,022,735 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN14 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Box & Colerne |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d6b1f2-475a-4808-be08-e62ab15b800a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d6b1f2-475a-4808-be08-e62ab15b800a
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0dc6358-d3ca-44ca-9517-e6b454e3db44
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