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title: "Purchase of IT Hardware for DC2E Requirement"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Purchase of IT Hardware for DC2E Requirement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-913d5686-ecb2-46be-a185-3c56939482b4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process concerning the "Purchase of IT Hardware for DC2E Requirement" under the industry category of office and computing machinery. The procurement was conducted through a competition under CCS Lot 4 and initiated in the tender stage. The contract, valued at £2,717,307.56, has been awarded as of 28 January 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 28 January 2026 to 27 January 2027. The delivery location is specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the IT hardware sector, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality computing machinery and equipment. Although not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with substantial experience and capacity to meet the Ministry of Defence's needs, such as Akhter Computers Ltd, who successfully secured this procurement, can find significant growth potential through such contracts. The award signals notable opportunities for suppliers with the capability to fulfil large-scale government contracts within the specified sector.

## Notice

IT Hardware for DC2E Test Requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba10577-7be8-4eda-86d7-268b214c76ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competition through CCS Lot 4 |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,717,307 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,717,307 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 06:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba10577-7be8-4eda-86d7-268b214c76ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba10577-7be8-4eda-86d7-268b214c76ff
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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