Award

Wireless access points

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

02 Oct 2024 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract for Wireless access points to Specialist Computer Centres PLC. This contract, classified under Information technology services (CPV 72222300), covers the supply and installation of wireless access points across the United Kingdom. The procurement process, categorized under the services industry, was conducted via a limited procurement method with competitive quotation (below threshold). Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th August 2024, the start of the contract on 27th September 2024, and its completion on 26th February 2025. The total contract value is £17,000.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to engage with large-scale public sector contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities due to the project's scale and specific requirements. Suppliers can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities, gain credibility in the government sector, and potentially secure further contracts through demonstrated performance. The procurement method highlights that thorough preparation and competitive pricing are crucial factors for winning such tenders.

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Notice Title

Wireless access points

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Specialist Computer Centres who will be supplying Wireless access points. The contract commenced on Friday 27th September 2024 for 5 months until Wednesday 26th February 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1311dbb1-4723-43df-b73d-021855c92058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22caf5a-2f0c-49d7-b7a3-13de74eb2f2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2024 - 26 Feb 2025 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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