---
title: "715892482-Dell HW support for Spectrum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d325"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-07-24"
---

# 715892482-Dell HW support for Spectrum

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d325

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) located in Corsham, UK, involves the direct award of a service contract to Dell Corporation for the maintenance and repair of Spectrum mainframe computers. Notably, the procurement falls under the defence and security category and follows a special regime of "light touch". This direct award, justified by Dell's exclusive supplier status for its hardware, was completed under the legal framework identified as UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at approximately £8,291.44 (gross £9,949.73), has a contract period starting from 24 July 2026 to 19 July 2027, and the award notice was published on 24 July 2026, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware maintenance and repair services, particularly those that have capabilities in dealing with Dell equipment. The engagement with the MoD for such a contract implies a strong partnership potential, and future opportunities may exist for suppliers with expertise in defence and security technologies. Larger enterprises such as Dell, possessing the necessary infrastructure and technical experience, are best positioned to compete in this niche, especially given the unique requirements associated with intellectual property and technical specifications exclusive to Dell's products.

## Notice

Direct engagement with Dell as the hardware is exclusively supplied by Dell. A RTM was discussed and TEPS 2 fW identified. A brief RFQ was issued for the services, Dell supplied a quote for the services. A SSJ was drafted and approved. A contract was darfted and awarded base don TEPAS 2 FW. A RTM

### Planning Information

Direct engagement with supplier for suitablity, quotation and experience.

### Procurement Information

Dell are the exclusive suppleir for their own servers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070392-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,291 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,291 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312100 - Maintenance and repair of mainframe computers

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070392-2026
- 24 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070252-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070392-2026
  24th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070252-2026
  24th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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