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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Crown Hosting"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f28fc53a-76b8-47c7-94da-79550f72a562"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Crown Hosting

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f28fc53a-76b8-47c7-94da-79550f72a562

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, involved a tender titled "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Crown Hosting," which falls within the data storage services category. The contract, valued at £2,871,180.60, pertains to the provision, installation, maintenance, and operation of data centre systems and services, located in the United Kingdom. Although the tender period ended on 27 October 2020, the contract has been active since 1 November 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 October 2025. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data centre services, IT infrastructure, and networking solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive data management and maintenance solutions are particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement with the Ministry of Defence not only expands potential sales avenues but also enhances credibility and visibility in the industry, fostering avenues for future contracts within large-scale governmental projects.

## Notice

Data centre facility. Specifically, provision, installation, maintenance and operation of: - Data Centre systems, - Data Centre LAN services, - Data Centre Interconnectivity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f623a3ec-d910-4833-8904-abd7f3d9864b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,871,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,871,180 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN HOSTING DATA CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f623a3ec-d910-4833-8904-abd7f3d9864b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f623a3ec-d910-4833-8904-abd7f3d9864b
  16th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6042b063-e2e2-4923-a394-25564b583034

## Provenance

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