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Provision of Network Infrastructure

National Oceanography Centre

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23 Jun 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), located in Southampton, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Network Infrastructure", which was carried out under the industry category of network infrastructure upgrades, specifically classified under CPV code 32424000. This procurement involved a call-off from the NHS SBS10256 framework agreement, focusing on refreshing the network infrastructure at the NOC Liverpool site. The process has reached the award stage, with the award made to Softcat PLC on 27 March 2026. The contract period spans from 27 March 2026 to 30 June 2031, with the project's value totalling £226,460.40. The tender utilised a selective procurement method designed to invite highly suitable suppliers to partake.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in network infrastructure services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive network upgrades, including hardware, software, and relevant subscriptions. Ideal candidates for future similar tenders may include large-scale IT service providers with expertise in managing and implementing technology solutions for extensive network frameworks. While the network infrastructure provision was originally awarded to a large enterprise, the project could inspire small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to strategically align their offerings within framework agreements to become subcontractors or partners, thereby enhancing their market reach and experience in large-scale public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Network Infrastructure

Notice Description

This call off from the NHS SBS10256 was for the provision of a network refresh at NOC Liverpool site to replace existing equipment with associated software and subscriptions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-824a1f10-b85e-4e1a-a3f3-781568c129ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c13ca3c-99c2-47f3-bf8c-3b14d399ed7b
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32428000 - Network upgrade

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,460 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,460 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
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
National Oceanography Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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