Award

Upgrade of Fusion Network Switches

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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06 Jan 2026 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has finalised a contract for the upgrade of Fusion Network Switches, awarded to Wavenet Ltd. This award is part of the information technology services category, specifically under CPV code 72222300. The procurement, conducted through a limited competitive quotation process owing to its value being below the threshold, was completed on 15th December 2025. The contract is set for a duration of 12 months, beginning on 23rd December 2025 and concluding on 22nd December 2026, with a total value estimated at £50,388.65, inclusive of VAT. The project will be implemented across the United Kingdom, with the NAO based in London serving as the contracting authority.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure solutions. Companies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, looking to grow in the public sector IT market could benefit from similar collaborations. With Wavenet Ltd, a large enterprise, as the supplier, smaller enterprises can gain insights into the public procurement process and explore niche opportunities where they stand out through innovation and competitive pricing. The tender highlights the potential for sustained business development through strategic partnerships in the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

Upgrade of Fusion Network Switches

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Wavenet Limited who will be providing an upgrade of Fusion Network Switches. The contract commenced on Thursday 23rd December 2025 for 12 months until Wednesday 22nd December 2026. The estimated total contract value is PS50,388.65 (inclusive of VAT) over the 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d2e69c3-ef27-41de-8147-e2781a06de0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d66c65-b94d-4a20-b5f4-92107a2a0d65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,388 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,388 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
ima orosei
Contact Email
ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 5343

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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