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title: "Provision of RAVEN Equipment for Break/ Fix Requirements"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2025-03-31"
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# Provision of RAVEN Equipment for Break/ Fix Requirements

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af5c41c1-6656-4d90-a573-d133509ca580

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract titled "Provision of RAVEN Equipment for Break/ Fix Requirements" in the Information Technology Services category. The contract involves the supply of hardware and software as specified in a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the 90 Signals Unit concept demonstrator, RAVEN. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £753,264 GBP, covers the period from 4 December 2024 to 3 May 2025. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14 October 2024, and the award publication date of 13 December 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and hardware provision, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage their agility and specialised offerings. The procurement process, managed by Crown Commercial Service, is intended to support Defence CIS by incorporating innovative solutions from the market. Businesses that are adept at rapid deployment and meeting strict delivery requirements across multiple locations would be well-positioned to compete and grow through this contract. The framework agreement ensures a streamlined procurement, offering an established pathway for suppliers to engage with government contracts efficiently.

## Notice

RAVEN is an in-house 90 Signals Unit (90SU) concept demonstrator designed to inform and disrupt the design, procurement, and delivery of Defence CIS. A Bill of Materials (BOM) list is required with a combination of hardware and software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d653b571-89f0-4ed2-a07d-d858002f23c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2024 - 3 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £753,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £753,264 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d653b571-89f0-4ed2-a07d-d858002f23c7
- 13 Dec 2024 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d653b571-89f0-4ed2-a07d-d858002f23c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d653b571-89f0-4ed2-a07d-d858002f23c7
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80db202a-5f97-4c7a-86a7-c3e9d58e8f7b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24da4609-682d-40a4-8c55-da10104ce374
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/494e7e5f-6cee-4357-81bc-640dd523f38e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08c98196-97ba-406d-93bd-ca02ef8deabc

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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