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title: "Acquisition of Naval Authority Group Computational Fluid Dynamics Facility"
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# Acquisition of Naval Authority Group Computational Fluid Dynamics Facility

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8d60d64-c4b7-4984-b85c-f7044cbe2565

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has completed a tender titled "Acquisition of Naval Authority Group Computational Fluid Dynamics Facility." This procurement falls under the category of mainframe computers and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, with a contract value of approximately £274,094. The contract period commenced on 4th May 2020 and extends until 3rd May 2025. The procurement was officially awarded on 4th May 2020, following the tender period that ended on 22nd November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in the supply of high-performance computing hardware and related services, such as maintenance and training. Businesses specialising in computer systems, IT maintenance, and software development would be well-suited to compete for future procurements related to this project, considering the ongoing need for advanced technology solutions and support services over the next five years.

## Notice

Requirement is for a high performance computer and personal command computer capable of running dynamic fluid simulations. The procurement also seeks 5 years repair and maintenance for the hardware and software as well as training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0ee013-9f4b-4c9c-a67d-20d8adfbfef7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 3 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £274,094 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £274,094 |
| 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 : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 30211000 - Mainframe computer
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 50312110 - Maintenance of mainframe computers
- 72212650 - Personal computer (PC) operating system software development services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 80533100 - Computer training services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2020 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0ee013-9f4b-4c9c-a67d-20d8adfbfef7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0ee013-9f4b-4c9c-a67d-20d8adfbfef7
  1st June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c68d543b-dd36-470c-975a-e7a6e4d334bd
  Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c337133-6bd8-49aa-9fc6-94ecdb8829e0
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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