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Award

06 Aug 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office, based in Wilmslow, England, has completed a procurement process for the provision of network connectivity services for its offices in Belfast, Cardiff, and London. The contract, under the selective procurement method, was part of a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency framework RM6116. The procurement, classified under the telecommunications network industry category, was valued at £132,360 and awarded to British Telecommunications Limited, with the contract running from 23rd July 2026 to 22nd July 2031. This tender was in the award stage, with the award date being 23rd July 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications networks, particularly those catering to government and public sector clients. The call-off from an established framework indicates a streamlined procurement process, ideal for businesses already part of such agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find such tenders suitable, given the explicit acknowledgment of their suitability in this procurement. Engaging in similar procurement processes can enhance business visibility and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Network Services For Belfast, Cardiff & London Offices

Notice Description

Call of from the Governement Commercial Agency framework RM6116 for the provision of network connectivity services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42964ffe-96e2-4fd1-9861-148b49fcb34b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5206fb44-0c45-4fd4-a4da-703852318d1c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,360 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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