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Hardware Procurement

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Hardware Procurement," conducted by the Home Office, involved acquiring network infrastructure goods valued at £86,376.40. The process was completed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. It was active during the award stage, with the award published on 24 April 2026. The procurement falls under the category of goods and was specifically tailored to support the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract period spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2027, with delivery set in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, especially SMEs, given its suitability criteria. The contract was awarded to British Telecommunications plc, reflecting an emphasis on large-scale suppliers, but with potential openings for partnership or subcontracting opportunities for smaller firms. Businesses in the technology and network sectors located near or operating within London would find a promising opportunity to leverage from this procurement process, potentially enhancing their market presence and operational capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hardware Procurement

Notice Description

Hardware Purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6705d248-e36b-4b85-89e0-7b839f4578da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baf86c8-1c62-4e30-807b-3f8b5363a29a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,376 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW14 0DF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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