Award

Renewal of licences for 2 x Cisco ACI leaf switches

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, UK, has completed an award process for renewing licences for Cisco ACI leaf switches, valued at £15,817.06. This procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and involves a contract period from 24th March 2026 to 23rd March 2029. The process was initiated through a tender, with Specialist Computer Centres Plc securing the contract via a selective procurement method—specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 24th March 2026, following its activation on 16th March 2026, indicating completion of this procurement stage.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT software and systems, particularly SMEs who are noted for their suitability in competing for such contracts. The procurement process's selective nature implies that businesses part of relevant framework agreements may have an advantage. Companies able to deliver robust software solutions and sustain long-term service commitments will find this contract valuable, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector space and potentially securing future collaborations with other government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of licences for 2 x Cisco ACI leaf switches

Notice Description

licences (36 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004df731-fa35-43da-a5c9-800a02168df0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,817 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,817 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2029 3-4 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
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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