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title: "709262450 - Establish & mature the OpNET federated DCO service"
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# 709262450 - Establish & mature the OpNET federated DCO service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e8f044b-73d5-4480-91f7-74ec65767c8a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of a team of external SQEP resource to establish and mature the OpNET Defence Cyber Operations capability. The total contract value is £2,916,666 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period starts on 19th February 2024 and ends on 19th February 2025. The tender period ended on 17th November 2023, with the contract located in the South West region of the United Kingdom in the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the information technology services sector or those providing cybersecurity solutions. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, awarded the contract to Capgemini UK Plc. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for bidding. Interested parties should consider their expertise in delivering cyber operations services and their ability to work within the specified contract period.

## Notice

Procurement of a team of external SQEP resource to establish, configure and mature the OpNET Defence Cyber Operations capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f02eed-7f41-4f15-ba3c-40f6fcd7fc41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,916,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,916,666 |
| 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 | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f02eed-7f41-4f15-ba3c-40f6fcd7fc41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f02eed-7f41-4f15-ba3c-40f6fcd7fc41
  20th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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