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Provision of Cisco Server Hardware

BANK OF ENGLAND

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15 Jan 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process completed by the Bank of England involved the provision of Cisco Server Hardware under a selective tender method. This procurement, classified under the computer servers category (CPV 48822000), was managed through a call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for larger businesses but not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £577,182.67, awarded to Softcat PLC. The contract period runs from 15th December 2025 to 31st March 2027, with delivery based in England.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses operating in the IT infrastructure and hardware sectors, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality server components at scale. Companies with expertise in Cisco systems and a capacity to handle large contracts are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. The selective tender method, using framework agreements, indicates a streamlined procurement process for businesses already registered under certain frameworks, providing a stable business growth avenue by leveraging existing framework relationships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cisco Server Hardware

Notice Description

Provision of Cisco Server Hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8320c9ad-749c-4021-b5e2-55a3051a4968
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c2aa75-698f-4bea-9e99-042c32a3428c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£577,182 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£577,182 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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