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title: "Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029674"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL"
published: "2021-02-25"
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# Water Cooled Enclosures for Type 26 Frigates

Buyer: STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029674

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Strategic Command, Defence Digital, seeking bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures for Type 26 Frigates. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically relating to computer storage units (CPV code: 30233100). Interested suppliers can respond to the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) as part of the tender stage. Instructions for participation are available within the contract notice. The buying organisation is located in Corsham, UK, with a contact point for inquiries provided by Harriet Jones, whose details are readily accessible. It is essential for suppliers to closely follow the process outlined and pay attention to the submission deadlines, which will be visible upon registering their interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the design and manufacturing of high-tech enclosure solutions, particularly those experienced in defense or maritime infrastructure. Companies specialising in advanced cooling technologies, systems integration, and military-grade equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this tender, suppliers can not only expand their portfolio but also enhance their visibility and reputation within the defence sector.

## Notice

MOD Defence Digital Platform Services will be inviting bids for the provision of water-cooled enclosures to house the OpNET Communication and Information System server nodes on-board the Type 26 Frigates. The Authority is seeking an external partner to design, qualify, manufacture and deliver a water-cooled enclosure solution to support the installation of OpNET into the three Batch 1 Type 26 Frigates. Please note: to express your interest in this requirement, please respond to the PQQ. Instructions for this can be found in Section VI.3 of the Contract Notice. The ITT documentation is for information only at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003852-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 18:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003852-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk
- https://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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