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SFO-IS&T-Vodafone-WAN

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), based in London, has commissioned a contract titled "SFO-IS&T-Vodafone-WAN" under the Ethernet network category. This contract involves the procurement of WAN circuits as part of a DPS Call-off, with Vodafone Limited serving as the supplier. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, indicating a dynamic purchasing system framework, and has reached the award stage, with the contract initiating on 1st March 2026 and concluding on 28th February 2029. The award was published on 13th March 2026, marking the completion of the tender process. The project holds a total value of £226,036.84 and encompasses delivery within England at postcode SW1Y 5BS.

This procurement contract presents business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers with expertise in Ethernet network goods. While the selective method relies on pre-qualified suppliers, large-scale firms in the IT and telecommunications industry would have been well-suited to tender within this dynamic purchasing system framework. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were not a focus for suitability in this procurement, businesses capable of leveraging advanced networking solutions in alignment with the significant operational scale and compliance standards expected by the Serious Fraud Office could benefit from such opportunities in future tenders. The partnership between the SFO and Vodafone highlights the value of professional collaboration with established service providers in managing essential network infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SFO-IS&T-Vodafone-WAN

Notice Description

DPS Call off for WAN circuits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22b09286-deb1-4968-be52-e5b21d522dfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d205d027-c837-46e5-b811-6fca25d65054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32415000 - Ethernet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,036 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,036 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5BS
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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