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title: "Contract Award Notice"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-01-14"
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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e71f5cf7-b446-4ff4-88d8-dde60849f1f2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for mainframe hardware in the South East region of the United Kingdom to Centerprise International Ltd. This procurement falls under the goods category in the industry classification and utilized a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage on 10th January 2025, with the publication of the contract on 14th January 2025. The contract period starts on 9th January 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £3,799,666 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the technology and hardware sector, specifically those capable of supplying mainframe hardware. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space due to the Ministry of Defence's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Companies with a strong presence in the United Kingdom and particularly in the South East region are likely to benefit from such opportunities, allowing for growth and expansion within the government's procurement framework.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00690003-3078-43f3-b0c7-ef9c4b9db007 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,799,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,799,666 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00690003-3078-43f3-b0c7-ef9c4b9db007

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00690003-3078-43f3-b0c7-ef9c4b9db007
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12987e04-5482-463b-9e5b-0e42203f0f43
  n/a

## Provenance

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