Award

Provision of Austin Hughes Hardware

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

23 Sep 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Bank of England, is for the "Provision of Austin Hughes Hardware," falling under the computer equipment and supplies industry category. This tender, located in England, is at the award stage with the award made active on 3rd September 2025. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was valued at £104,243.63 and spans from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of computer equipment and supplies, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale projects. Although the procurement method was selective, businesses with existing framework agreements with similar organisations may find similar opportunities advantageous. Companies positioned to offer innovative technology solutions can leverage the long-term contract period to establish a solid relationship with a prestigious institution such as the Bank of England, fostering potential growth and future contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Austin Hughes Hardware

Notice Description

Provision of Austin Hughes Hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a1005df-c7c6-4698-9649-e84019d78743
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6291fd9-314f-466d-bec9-fe3b3b362114
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,243 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,243 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.ul
Contact Phone
020 3461 4878

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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