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title: "Provision of hardware to Enable FASTER Programme"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-10-03"
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# Provision of hardware to Enable FASTER Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab22f08a-a9a3-46be-89c5-829c432f0a8e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the provision of hardware to enable the FASTER Programme. This procurement falls under the Technology Products & Associated Services framework RM6068, with a contract value of £250,000. The tender deadline is 31st October 2022, and the contract period runs from 8th November 2022 to 9th December 2023. The opportunity is located in Portsmouth, PO2 8BY, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide mainframe hardware. Businesses in the goods category can compete for this contract, which aims to support the FASTER Programme within the Ministry of Defence. Interested parties should note the deadline of 31st October 2022 for submitting their tenders to potentially secure a contract valued at £250,000.

## Notice

This is a voluntary transparency notice for information only of a requirement being procured under CCS framework RM6068 - Technology Products & Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7219d020-0781-4600-8e4a-c297f1abc803 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2022 - 9 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7219d020-0781-4600-8e4a-c297f1abc803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7219d020-0781-4600-8e4a-c297f1abc803
  3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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