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title: "Provision of Hardware for NATO Federated Mission Network (FMN)"
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published: "2017-03-28"
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# Provision of Hardware for NATO Federated Mission Network (FMN)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-940733ee-8bfc-4ebb-8fd5-63e9a8f26cc7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware for NATO Federated Mission Network (FMN)" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the UK. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically the provision of hardware, with a total value of £334,788.10. The procurement was completed, with the award date set on 23rd March 2017, marking the transition into the contract period which commenced on 28th March 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 27th March 2020. Notably, the tender required no installation or configuration of hardware, only the provision of equipment, and had a tender deadline of 13th March 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the technology and hardware sectors, to expand their service offerings and capabilities. Suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, especially those experienced in providing IT hardware solutions compliant with military standards. Engaging in this procurement could enable such businesses to strengthen their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Please note that this notice is for transparency purposes only. Joint Forces Command (JFC) were inviting bids for the Provision of Hardware for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Federated Mission Network (FMN). JFC may be referred to as the ''Authority'' hereafter. JFC is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The Authority has a requirement to field a NATO FMN compliant Operational Computer Information System (OpCIS) capability. This requirement is to stand up Hosting Environments, Network Interconnection Points, and a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This is in support of enhanced NATO Reaction Force (eNRF) very high readiness tasks, capable of being secured to Military Hardening Standards. The requirement is solely for the provision of all of the hardware, no installation / configuration was required for the hardware. The Authority required warranty and three (3) year support for some of the hardware outlined. The Authority's requirement was for the infrastructure needed to build: 2 x Mission Network Elements (MNE's) and; 2 x Mission Network Extensions (MNX's).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df2ee8e-d462-41a2-98e2-f22902e139ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2017 - 27 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £334,788 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £334,788 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df2ee8e-d462-41a2-98e2-f22902e139ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df2ee8e-d462-41a2-98e2-f22902e139ae
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c8eeb29-1ff7-4375-acff-8558c48837a9
  Redacted Outcome Letter

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