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title: "Provision of SSD Portable Hard Drives"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e382f4b6-44a6-4598-a784-8ab26afa705c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-10-23"
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# Provision of SSD Portable Hard Drives

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e382f4b6-44a6-4598-a784-8ab26afa705c

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, which undertook a tender for the "Provision of SSD Portable Hard Drives" for the Army. This procurement falls under the office and computing machinery industry category, with delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th September 2018, and the contract commenced on 19th October 2018, running until 18th October 2021.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in computing hardware. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality SSD portable hard drives, particularly those with experience in governmental contracts, are well-positioned to compete. The contract value indicated in the tender suggests a competitive environment where SMEs can leverage their agility and innovation to meet the needs of the Army, potentially leading to further collaborations and business growth in similar sectors.

## Notice

Organisation: Army

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92541f2b-7298-45f2-9866-eb054c0d3eef |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2018 - 18 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,137 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 07:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92541f2b-7298-45f2-9866-eb054c0d3eef
- 1 Oct 2018 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92541f2b-7298-45f2-9866-eb054c0d3eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92541f2b-7298-45f2-9866-eb054c0d3eef
  1st October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1d532c8-1afc-4b04-84a7-014eceb84670
  REDACTED Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7795e29a-13c2-4fa6-8405-bcae03a946da
  REDACTED Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/783d7fa9-2d65-48b9-9dc5-dd2040ad8c87
  REDACTED Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00d76c54-fb4b-4e20-b49e-bf41a20d2d83
  REDACTED Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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