Scope
Reference
DNO505-Genesis Upgrade
Description
A direct contract is required to upgrade the HBK Genesis Mainframe system with associated new data acquisition cards and Enterprise software.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £173,000 excluding VAT
- £207,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
HBK are in the best position to provide this work for DNO due to them being the original equipment manufacturer meaning it is not possible for other companies to upgrade this equipment.
Supplier
Hottinger Brüel & Kjær
- Companies House: 01589921
Brunel Way
Rotherham
S60 5WG
United Kingdom
Email: info@uk.hbm.com
Website: https://www.hbkworld.com/en
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jonathan Pople
Telephone: 03033846866
Email: dne-supplychain@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government