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title: "Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice"
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published: "2026-01-08"
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# Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae893d68-4bb9-4913-82f2-db2e2442c3a0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process titled "Global Network Design - Contract Award Notice." This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and is located in the South West region. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on 12th January 2026 and ending on 11th January 2027. This award was published on 8th January 2026, following the tender period's end. The contract, valued at £118,870, was awarded to Akhter Computers Limited.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the software sector, particularly SMEs, as the procurement was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises. Companies specialising in providing software solutions and network design services that can scale from local to global applications would find this award fitting for their portfolio. This tender highlights how participating in a government framework can lead to secured projects with significant public authorities like the Ministry of Defence, enabling business growth through substantial governmental procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for software licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d063e9f-4cf6-40d8-afa1-90df667c3c99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,870 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d063e9f-4cf6-40d8-afa1-90df667c3c99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d063e9f-4cf6-40d8-afa1-90df667c3c99
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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