Award

Provision of Cisco Hardware Support and Maintenance

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Cisco Hardware Support and Maintenance" was conducted by the Bank of England, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This procurement, valued at £1,378,341.04, is in the 'award' stage as of the latest update on 27th October 2025, with the contract already awarded to Softcat PLC. The process operated within the selective method of procurement through a framework agreement and is located in England, UK. Key timelines include the tender period ending on 22nd March 2025, with the contract period set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and support, particularly those that are capable of providing Cisco hardware support and maintenance. While this specific contract was awarded to a large supplier, Softcat PLC, other businesses offering similar services may find future opportunities within the framework agreement structure employed by the Bank of England. Ideal candidates to compete in such tenders would be companies with robust capabilities in IT hardware support and a strategic focus within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cisco Hardware Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Cisco Hardware Support and Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92bceb9e-4c07-458e-a1e1-7e14bff55a22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386f1fa7-379a-4e6f-93a3-1358808cd497
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,378,341 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,378,341 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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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