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title: "DCTT Federated Network RAF Cosford WAN"
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# DCTT Federated Network RAF Cosford WAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94ba5bac-cb05-473d-9b55-93b3893f2f30

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed a procurement process for the title "DCTT Federated Network RAF Cosford WAN," which involved the provision of resilient internet services at RAF Cosford. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method under the CCS Framework RM1045 Lot 1. The procurement phase has concluded with the contract awarded to Vodafone Limited for a total value of £38,545. The contract period started on 8 March 2017 and will continue until 7 March 2020. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Wide Area Network Services (CPV 72720000). 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in resilient communication solutions. Companies capable of delivering innovative networking services that meet stringent defence requirements would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. The experience gained from this project could also enhance competitiveness in other government and military-related procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Requirement for the provision of new, resilient internet services at RAF Cosford. This was competed via CCS Framework RM1045 Lot 1. 3 Compliant bids were received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc42294-ea6a-422b-b36a-b54fb001a961 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2017 - 7 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,545 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,544 |
| 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 | NAPHILL |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2017 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc42294-ea6a-422b-b36a-b54fb001a961

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc42294-ea6a-422b-b36a-b54fb001a961
  16th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c10cd6b-e0ac-4d0d-9705-e1e33ab2707c
  ACT/04518 Contract Documents

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