---
title: "715892482-Dell HW support for Spectrum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5ef"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# 715892482-Dell HW support for Spectrum

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d5ef

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence based in Corsham, is focused on a service contract titled "Dell HW support for Spectrum". This contract, affiliated with the "Maintenance and repair of mainframe computers" industry category, is located in the United Kingdom and concluded with its award stage on 29th July 2026. The contract was awarded to Dell Corporation on 29th July 2026 with a contract period that begins on 30th July 2026 and ends on 19th July 2027. The procurement methodology used was direct procurement, categorised as below threshold and conducted without competition, due to its special regime under defence and security requirements.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for large-scale corporations, particularly those specialising in IT hardware and support services. Given the direct procurement method employed, businesses with established reputations and existing relationships with government entities, like Dell Corporation, could find similar future tenders advantageous. The involvement of central government authorities such as the Ministry of Defence signifies a prestigious opportunity that could lead to consistent future engagements for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive hardware maintenance solutions for government IT infrastructure. Businesses focused on IT and security within the defence sector stand to benefit greatly from participating in similar opportunities.

## Notice

Title: Dell HW Support for Spectrum Contract number 715892482 Total value (ex VAT) 8,291.44 Award date 20/07/26 End date 19/07/27 Supplier: Dell Corporation Authority: NAD Defence Digital and Data RTM - Rm 6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Description: Hardware support for Spectrum servers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071496-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN15 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads |
| 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

- 29 Jul 2026 at 07:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071496-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071496-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract award 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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