Award

Provision of Data Diode Hardware Support and Maintenance

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Bank of England, located in London, as the buying organisation for the provision of data diode hardware support and maintenance, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £127,400.50, has been awarded to Softcat PLC. The award stage was completed with the official award notice published on 4th March 2026. Work under the contract will commence on 27th March 2026 and continue until 26th March 2029, with services delivered in England.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems services to collaborate with prestigious institutions like the Bank of England, thereby enhancing their market profiles and expanding their expertise in high-level maintenance support. While Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, has secured this contract, similar tenders could provide promising openings for other well-established firms with capabilities in delivering specialised hardware support services. Companies that leverage advanced technological solutions to ensure robust information systems are best positioned to benefit from such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Provision of Data Diode Hardware Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Data Diode Hardware Support and Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c277200-5adb-410f-bad8-d1f5ab04884b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a29a90bc-8d94-4e68-a9ab-e11e25fbf5fc
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2029 3-4 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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