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title: "Upgrade to IT infrastructure for the Defence Simulation Centre 2020-2021"
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buyer: "THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES"
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# Upgrade to IT infrastructure for the Defence Simulation Centre 2020-2021

Buyer: THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8099d75-256e-42dc-8e33-731a098b9391

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## Summary

The Defence Medical Services recently completed a procurement process for an upgrade to IT infrastructure within the Defence Simulation Centre, identified under the title "Upgrade to IT infrastructure for the Defence Simulation Centre 2020-2021". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and was conducted in Shrivenham, England. The process was initiated with a direct procurement method, specifically as a single tender action, with a contract value of £41,520. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st January 2021 and the contract period running from 4th January 2021 to 31st March 2021.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide computing equipment tailored to military applications. Companies capable of delivering suitably specified PCs to replace the existing systems would be well-positioned to compete, as this project aims to ensure a future-proof capability in defence simulations. Engaging in this process could help businesses expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence within the public sector IT market.

## Notice

Procure like-for-like numbers of appropriately-specified PCs to replace 24x Simlab30s, Simlab40s and Simlab70s ensuring a future-proof capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f59d515-193f-493c-a6b9-98961d7a5adf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,524 |
| 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 | THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES |
| Locality | SHRIVENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN6 8LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Watchfield & Shrivenham |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f59d515-193f-493c-a6b9-98961d7a5adf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f59d515-193f-493c-a6b9-98961d7a5adf
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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