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Provision of Network Licenses, Support and Hardware

National Oceanography Centre

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14 Sep 2026 at 17:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre bought network maintenance and support services for its enterprise infrastructure in Southampton. The requirement covers installed switching, routing and wireless equipment, network management platforms, operating system updates, software subscriptions, security updates, vendor technical assistance, hardware replacement and access to manufacturer support resources. It also includes software licensing support, technical assistance and the option to purchase network hardware as requirements arise. These services support business-critical connectivity across the Centre’s operational locations and research facilities. This is a technology services requirement, covering data-network equipment maintenance (CPV 50312310) and computer network services. The buyer is the National Oceanography Centre, based at its Waterfront Campus in Southampton.

The procurement has been completed and awarded to Vizst Technology Ltd, an SME. The award was made on 7 July 2026, following a selective procedure using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £120,953.50 and runs from 20 July 2026 to 31 December 2028. The tender submission deadline was 1 July 2026 at 12:00. The procurement is classified as services and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The awarded supplier is responsible for the requirement described above, including support for network hardware and software, licensing, manufacturer assistance, updates, security and hardware replacement. No lots are identified, so the award covers the requirement as a whole.

This award shows demand from a research organisation for dependable, multi-vendor enterprise network support rather than a one-off installation. A credible competitor would need practical expertise in switching, routing and wireless infrastructure, together with network management platforms, operating systems, software subscriptions and security updates. The requirement also favours suppliers able to provide vendor liaison, manufacturer support access, technical escalation and hardware replacement when needed. Experience of maintaining business-critical networks across operational and research environments would strengthen a future response, as would the capacity to combine licensing administration, remote or onsite technical assistance and responsive replacement services. The buyer has demonstrated that an SME can deliver this combination through a framework call-off route, making relevant framework access and public-sector contract experience useful.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Network Licenses, Support and Hardware

Notice Description

The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract for the provision of maintenance, software licensing support, technical assistance, and vendor support services for its enterprise network infrastructure at Southampton, with the option to buy hardware as requirements arise. The contract includes support for installed network hardware and associated software components, including switching, routing, wireless networking, network management platforms, operating system updates, software subscriptions, security updates, vendor technical assistance, hardware replacement services, and access to manufacturer support resources. The services support NOC's business-critical network infrastructure across its operational locations and research facilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38ea4db5-a7f5-4ae5-96c0-5e2b4bb0ed9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a8ea22-0e35-4604-b2b6-20b8e1b1f625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,953 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,953 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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 Oceanography Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vizst Technology Ltd

Further Information

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