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title: "PS297 Network Architecture"
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# PS297 Network Architecture

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd386de2-02be-4b22-86a6-a51127b14e1c

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## Summary

The Defence Digital Architecture team, under Digital Defence Limited, is seeking expertise to develop a Network Reference Architecture for Defence through the PS297 Network Architecture tender. This procurement process is classified under Technical support services (CPV code 71356300) and is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £126,000, commenced on August 14, 2023, and will end on March 29, 2024, with the location specified as the United Kingdom. The planning and tender stage is complete, and the award status is currently active. The project was awarded to Rockstone Technologies Ltd, commencing immediately after the tender period ended on August 10, 2023. Key contact for the buying organisation is Justin Johnson of Digital Defence Limited, based in Northampton, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the technical support services industry, particularly SMEs, to engage with the defence sector and expand their market reach. With the assured contract value and defined timeframe, companies capable of providing specialised network architecture expertise can significantly benefit, building their portfolio and demonstrating competence in high-stakes, government-aligned projects. Businesses well-suited for this tender include those with a track record in advanced networking solutions, familiarity with defence requirements, and the ability to manage projects within a structured framework agreement context.

## Notice

The Defence Digital Architecture team requires expertise to develop and deliver a set of artefacts to support the creation of a Network Reference Architecture for Defence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209a90d1-7348-4452-9b3d-14df2bf59f84 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,000 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCKSTONE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209a90d1-7348-4452-9b3d-14df2bf59f84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209a90d1-7348-4452-9b3d-14df2bf59f84
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b48ce7a-8642-4bf3-b6e0-3525c5763a3d

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