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Provision of Juniper Switches & Cisco Routers

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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13 Jan 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Juniper Switches and Cisco Routers, categorized under network equipment. With a tender process initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, the project was awarded on 16 December 2025 to Specialist Computer Centres Plc. The contract, valued at £114,935.48, will run from 2 January 2026 to 1 January 2033, covering services in the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and beyond. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the publication date for the award notice on 13 January 2026.

This contract opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in network equipment and services. Given its classification under the CPV scheme for network equipment, it is especially suitable for large-scale enterprises like Specialist Computer Centres Plc, although SMEs were also considered suitable for this selective procurement process. Companies adept at providing high-quality network infrastructure solutions across a wide geographical area will find this contract beneficial to expand their market presence and bolster their portfolio in government contracts within and outside the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Juniper Switches & Cisco Routers

Notice Description

C4025 - Provision of Cisco Routers - January 2031 C4027 - Provision of Juniper Switches - January 2033

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-791a25f8-2394-4bcf-8b9d-de991debee19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300b1071-b06f-4d78-8236-d18998622c4e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,935 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,935 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2033 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF ROAD
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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