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Unified Network Access Service (UNAS)

Department for Work & Pensions

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30 Aug 2023 at 17:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the Unified Network Access Service (UNAS), a project which involves replacing existing LAN and Wi-Fi technology with a unified solution to enhance internet connectivity across its estate. The contract value is £38,988,800 and the procurement method used was "selective", specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 13, 2023, and the contract period is set to run from August 7, 2023, to August 6, 2028. The buying organization is located in London, England, and the main procurement category is goods.

This contract opportunity from the Department for Work and Pensions can be beneficial for businesses, especially those providing network equipment and technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable for this opportunity. Businesses with expertise in network infrastructure and technology services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract requires a comprehensive solution for network access, offering a significant financial opportunity for successful suppliers to contribute to the Department's technological advancement and service improvement goals over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Network Access Service (UNAS)

Notice Description

This contract replaces the departments existing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wi-Fi technology with a unified solution that will provide enhanced internet connectivity across the estate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3860129a-4552-4fb7-aa27-00e54e036efb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417c1820-646a-4ec7-ab2d-873072488c4d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,988,800 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,988,800 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2023 - 6 Aug 2028 Over 5 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
Department for Work & Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Postcode Area
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

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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