---
title: "Purchase of IT Infrastructure Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05100f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05100f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# Purchase of IT Infrastructure Hardware

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05100f

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## Summary

The contract for the purchase of IT Infrastructure Hardware was initiated by the National Museum of the Royal Navy, a central government public authority located at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, UK. This procurement process, which follows an open procedure, aimed to enhance the museum's IT infrastructure through the acquisition of hardware and software solutions. The procurement was divided into multiple lots that suppliers could bid on selectively. The contract, covering various regions in the United Kingdom, reached the award stage with multiple awards to different suppliers by 23rd February 2026, including significant delivery addresses throughout the UK.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT hardware and software systems, particularly those offering competitive pricing and quality supply chain management. With successful contracts awarded for significant lots such as server and storage hardware, as well as licensing solutions, it provides ample opportunities for large and SME enterprises to expand their market reach and showcase their capabilities in IT infrastructure development. As the museum benefits from charitable discounts, businesses that can navigate these elements may find themselves particularly well-positioned in similar future procurements.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) are seeking to appoint a supplier or suppliers for the provision of IT Hardware to support the purchase of infrastructure hardware and software solutions to rebuild and upgrade the NMRN's IT Infrastructure. This procurement has been split into multiple lots, representing the individual hardware requirements- these can be found in the ITT document. Suppliers are able to bid on as many, or as few lots as they wish.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015943-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £439,300 |
| Lots value | £439,300 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £268,191 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NH |
| 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 | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BALLICOM; ESPIRA; EXPONENTIAL-E; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; ROCK I.T. SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 10:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015943-2026
- 9 May 2025 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020225-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 15:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020184-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015943-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020225-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020184-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1283
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1284

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ballicom.co.uk
- http://www.exponential-e.com
- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rock.co.uk/

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