Award

Network Infrastructure

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

26 Sep 2024 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process titled "Network Infrastructure," which falls within the Local Area Network industry category. The process involved the provision of Cisco network hardware and software, along with associated support and maintenance, under a framework contract call-off order. The procurement, valued at £5,046,371.70, targeted services in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the Award, with the award date being 24th July 2024. The contract period spans from 26th July 2024 to 31st March 2027, with Softcat PLC being the awarded supplier. This selective procurement method acted as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive network solutions and support services. It is particularly well-suited for larger enterprises capable of handling extensive, high-value contracts like this one. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for suitability, competitive large-scale service providers will find this tender an excellent opportunity for expanding their portfolio and establishing a robust relationship with a prestigious organisation like the Bank of England.

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Notice Title

Network Infrastructure

Notice Description

Framework Contract Call Off Order - Provision of Cisco network hardware and software, plus associated support & maintenance for a period of 32 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0439e690-3faa-4ee1-9e24-f399e50a8853
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4837d700-a7ce-43a8-9ef5-80e16cde7a02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32410000 - Local area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,046,371 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,046,371 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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