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Provision of Network Monitoring Solution- Wifi Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully completed the procurement process for a network monitoring solution, focusing on Wi-Fi testing across various DBT sites in the UK. This service, classified under the installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing, and navigating, covers a wide geographical range including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with flexibility to extend globally. The procurement, undertaken via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has advanced to the award stage, following tender closure on 11th July 2025. Zero Plus Limited was awarded the contract on 12th September 2025 and will begin service provision from 15th September 2025, lasting until 14th September 2026 with the potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs owing to the suitability criteria set by the Department for Business and Trade. Companies specialising in IT infrastructure and network solutions, especially those equipped to provide Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions integrated with physical network nodes, are well-positioned to thrive in this contract. The framework agreement's selective procurement method signals a preference for dependable suppliers with proven capability, providing a trustworthy environment for businesses to expand their portfolio and catalyse growth by delivering high-quality monitoring solutions to governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Network Monitoring Solution- Wifi Testing

Notice Description

The IT Operations team require a network monitoring solution for the various DBT sites across the UK. This tool will allow the IT Operations team to monitor site connectivity and application response times. The contract will allow the IT operations team within DBT to understand and improve user experience and be able to proactively monitor sites and report issues to the suppliers as soon as possible, using nodes connected to the Wifi routers whilst being connected to a SaaS solution to update wifi data. The contract is for an initial 12 month period and has an optional extension of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47390b7c-1ae1-40f0-9b66-55540cb14b1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c95ad8-18bb-4a3a-be30-c9f751f8abd7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

ZERO PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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