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title: "MOD Hardware Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cddb34fe-718a-4bd3-b514-198de7943439"
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buyer: "STRATEGIC COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (WAS JFC -NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2020-03-12"
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# MOD Hardware Refresh

Buyer: STRATEGIC COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (WAS JFC -NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cddb34fe-718a-4bd3-b514-198de7943439

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "MOD Hardware Refresh" was conducted by the Strategic Command - Headquarters (formerly JFC - Northwood) under the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom, focusing on the supply of mainframe hardware. This contract, valued at £307,042, was awarded as part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period started on 26 February 2020 and concluded on 1 March 2020, while the tender period officially ended on 18 December 2019, with the award notice published on 12 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technological supplies, particularly those dealing with hardware procurement for governmental entities. Businesses with capabilities in mainframe hardware provision would be well-positioned to bid for future contracts of this nature, thus enhancing their growth prospects within the defence sector. Engaging with this type of government contract can also establish valuable relationships and boost visibility in a competitive marketplace.

## Notice

UK BICES Technical Refresh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3647f2b2-eacb-43b3-a179-23d675ba2a07 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2020 - 1 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £307,042 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £307,042 |
| 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 | STRATEGIC COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (WAS JFC -NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2020 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3647f2b2-eacb-43b3-a179-23d675ba2a07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3647f2b2-eacb-43b3-a179-23d675ba2a07
  12th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c0d4164-248c-4a9f-9c88-8e0f4c9924ff
  Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcfd5a13-c44f-4105-b5df-040cf821850f
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

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

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