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SO072_Expo-e_Crown Hosting Data Centre Internet DDoS_1gb MIG

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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16 Apr 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for a 1GB Management Internet Gateway circuit within the Crown Hosting data centre. This procurement, under the industry category 'Networks' and valued at £9,030 GBP, was awarded to Exponential-e Limited on 16 April 2025. The tender stage is now at the award phase, and the contract period will begin on 26 July 2025, ending on 26 July 2026. This contract addresses delivery needs across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others, through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network services to expand their operations and establish a foothold in critical infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender especially appealing due to its suitability requirements favouring smaller entities. The project’s scope, involving multiple geographical locations and a robust internet management gateway system, makes it ideal for businesses equipped with expertise in international network management and data centre services. Capitalising on this opportunity can propel SMEs towards significant growth and wider recognition in the network services industry.

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Notice Title

SO072_Expo-e_Crown Hosting Data Centre Internet DDoS_1gb MIG

Notice Description

1gb Management Internet Gateway circuit within the Crown Hosting data centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3afe862c-4331-497e-942c-e2ff67b4c532
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecec4c49-c0c8-4414-9640-dda9f2d6cf59
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

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,030 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.commercialteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

EXPONENTIAL-E

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