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CPT_26_06 Network Hardware Support

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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05 May 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "CPT_26_06 Network Hardware Support," in the Information Technology Services industry category. This contract, awarded to Specialist Computer Centres Plc, covers the provision of hardware support for Cisco network devices across London and Newcastle. The procurement reached the Award stage on 2nd April 2026. The contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will initially run until 30th June 2028, with an optional extension to 30th June 2029. The agreement is valued at £200,000 and was processed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and network hardware support. Businesses that are Cisco certified SmartNet resellers, much like Specialist Computer Centres Plc, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future. The contract's duration and the possibility for extension offer the potential for sustained business growth and steady revenue streams for suppliers involved. This procurement aligns well with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse participation in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_26_06 Network Hardware Support

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Specialist Computer Centres Plc using the HealthTrust Europe LLP ICT Solutions framework. The selected supplier is a Cisco certified SmartNet reseller and will be providing hardware support covering Cisco network devices and their associated licenses across two physical locations (London & Newcastle). The contract will run for an initial 25 months from the 1st of May 2026 to the 30th of June 2028 with an optional 12 months extension to the 30th of June 2029. The estimated total contract value, inclusive of VAT is PS200,000 over the three year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16752c05-3ccc-414b-95f2-f03ef77c93d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cda061-ef03-4010-831c-f9d7cb0a9d39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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