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title: "RAF Cosford Federated Network"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb87a3b7-d410-4198-9692-4061b505ad8b"
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# RAF Cosford Federated Network

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb87a3b7-d410-4198-9692-4061b505ad8b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "RAF Cosford Federated Network," which is part of the services industry. This contract, valued at £4,579,141, was awarded on 2nd November 2016 and is based in Walter's Ash, England. The objective of this tender was to upgrade the existing training network at RAF Cosford to connect it with the wider DCTT Education Assured Network. The award was made through a direct award under the CCS Network Services Agreement RM1045, with the procurement classified under computer network services. The contract period commences from 3rd November 2016 and extends until 2nd November 2019.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in computer network services and IT infrastructure enhancements. Large-scale companies with experience in government contracts or large public sector projects would be ideally positioned to compete, given the complexity and specific requirements of the project. Additionally, businesses proficient in integrating training networks within military frameworks may find this a particularly advantageous contract to pursue, contributing to their growth and further establishment in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Requirement for upgrade to existing training network to connect RAF Cosford LEARN Training network to the rest of the DCTT Education Assured Network. This was a Direct Award via CCS Network Services Agreement RM1045.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86bfcd6-6980-4444-aab8-59ee399d2371 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2016 - 2 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,579,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,579,141 |
| 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 | WALTER'S ASH |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2016 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86bfcd6-6980-4444-aab8-59ee399d2371

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86bfcd6-6980-4444-aab8-59ee399d2371
  23rd November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d126755a-c43f-46af-b715-4f2701337858
  ACT/04514 Contract Award Documents

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