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title: "SUPPORT TO GRID 1595i WORKSTATIONS"
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# SUPPORT TO GRID 1595i WORKSTATIONS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aec5feea-a6f8-4663-9adf-4333a44f8d60

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Support to GRID 1595i Workstations," valued at £750,000, categorized under computer upgrade services. The contract was awarded on 31 October 2017, following a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating its significance due to its value exceeding the standard thresholds. The contract covers supporting workstations, software, and peripherals for Wildcat and Apache Mission Support Systems, with a contract period running from 1 November 2017 to 31 March 2022, and the tender period had a deadline of 21 September 2017 for submissions.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, software development, and hardware supply, particularly those experienced in defence or mission support systems. Businesses in related sectors can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen relationships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to further opportunities within government contracts and defence-related projects.

## Notice

TRANSPARENCY NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ONLY - Support to GRID 1595i workstations, software & peripherals ( including obsolescence reporting & obsolescence upgrades) for Wildcat & Apache Mission Support Systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef88961-79dd-4f50-8989-b2e6363cbe38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRID DEFENCE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72540000 - Computer upgrade services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef88961-79dd-4f50-8989-b2e6363cbe38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef88961-79dd-4f50-8989-b2e6363cbe38
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1c3d1d6-8310-45a0-bb8d-2b253fde992e
  SC3 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bd587ec-3736-4ac0-90f4-9e9768daee9f
  Schedule 7 agreed tasking
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4f33c6d-3df4-4403-b6f3-c09807c52f15
  Schedule 8 task authorisation form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1d36538-9099-45c3-be02-db14c29c35d4
  Schedule 9 - hazradous articles

## Provenance

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