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02 Jun 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has concluded an award stage in the procurement process of a maintenance contract titled "BT445 - Cisco Breakfix contract" for their Cisco estate, under the industry category of maintenance and repair of data network equipment. The procurement, carried out using a selective method from a framework agreement, focuses on the repair and replacement of existing Cisco network equipment managed by the Westminster City Council Infrastructure team. Located in London, the contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2028. The total contract value is £82,843.20, and the award was announced on 2 June 2026, following the tender period ending on 13 March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the maintenance and repair of information technology and data network support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete in such procurement processes due to the contract's alignment with their service offerings and the selective procurement strategy. Companies like Maintel Europe Ltd, which have successfully been awarded this contract, illustrate the potential for similar businesses to secure government contracts that can facilitate business growth through steady work over an extended contract period.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BT445 - Cisco Breakfix contract

Notice Description

Breakfix for all Westminster City Council Cisco estate. This is a maintenance contract to repair/replace existing Cisco network equipment for the WCC Infrastructure team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-899abd0b-b9f9-423c-a3c4-d1a3482e1916
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa2c5a79-946e-4fde-a488-3e172a418048
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,843 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,843 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINTEL EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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