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title: "For Transparency Purposes: APP18-C3c"
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# For Transparency Purposes: APP18-C3c

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b80b76f7-a828-453d-9cee-f7142cf675e2

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## Summary

The DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "For Transparency Purposes: APP18-C3c," focused on acquiring an Open Architecture Hardware Platform, classified under the industry of computer servers. This tender is part of a limited procurement method, employing a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 20 December 2018, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 2 January 2019, extending until 31 March 2020. The delivery address for the services is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of computer servers and related technologies to expand their footprint within the public sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality hardware solutions that adhere to the specific requirements of defence procurement will find themselves well-positioned to compete. This tender could be particularly suitable for large enterprises with the capacity to meet substantial contract demands rather than small or voluntary sector businesses.

## Notice

Procurement of appropriate Open Architecture Hardware Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65167c8-ee7e-4319-9f3f-4efa441eccd0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2018 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65167c8-ee7e-4319-9f3f-4efa441eccd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65167c8-ee7e-4319-9f3f-4efa441eccd0
  5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1436e26-e742-40c9-aaa0-6b9486f5986a
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2a7578f-eff2-4435-8210-4a28956f0e27
  Contract Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64b7164d-edd1-4f04-88bf-197c5451bca2
  Terms & Conditions

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