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title: "DCO Hardware Proc 7"
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# DCO Hardware Proc 7

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95f74145-25bc-44a9-96e3-af20bbf5f0a0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "DCO Hardware Proc 7." This contract focuses on delivering hardware and software to support Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and has been awarded to CDW Limited. The industry category is parts of computers, with the procurement process falling under the goods category. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th January 2025, with the contract running from 28th January 2025 to 27th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware and software, particularly those capable of supporting cyber defence initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete, although the contract was ultimately awarded to the large-scale supplier, CDW Limited. Businesses with a similar profile or those that can offer innovative cyber defence solutions would be well-suited to participate in such tenders in the future, providing opportunities for growth and expansion in the government procurement sector.

## Notice

Contract to deliver the required hardware and software to support Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) to a sole Supplier. The required hardware and software has been consolidated into one Bill of Materials (BoM).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e93968d-1095-40fa-b154-057533043241 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,119,567 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,119,567 |
| 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 | 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30237100 - Parts of computers

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e93968d-1095-40fa-b154-057533043241

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e93968d-1095-40fa-b154-057533043241
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd9204eb-aca2-45a5-b37f-57439f021121
  RM6098 Framework Schedule 6 Order Form and Call-Off Schedule_Proc 7_redacted

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