Award

Renewal of Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) for FCDO

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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13 Jun 2025 at 12:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded the award stage in the procurement process for the renewal of the Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS). The contract was awarded to Nominet UK following a selective tender process through the Crown Commercial Services Framework agreement RM6167. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on the internet network sector, with the operational reach including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The Call-Off Contract begins on 1st February 2025 and is set to end on 31st January 2027, with options to extend up to February 2029. The contract has a total value of £24,670.78, exclusive of VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet networks and digital infrastructure services, particularly those experienced with framework agreements and call-off contracts. While it is noted that this procurement is less suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large-scale enterprises with the capability to deliver comprehensive DNS services across multiple geographic locations are ideal contenders. Companies like CNS Security, which has already secured a contract role, illustrate the potential for growth and expansion in this sector through such government procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) for FCDO

Notice Description

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") has awarded the Contract for provision of Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) to Nominet UK. The competition leading to the award of this Call-Off Contract was run under Lot 1 of Crown Commercial Services (CCS ) Framework agreement RM6167. The Call-Off Contract ends on 1st February 2027 with 2 Extension Options of up to 12 months each. The Call-Off Contract value is up to PS24670.78 exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab6f3ce-8df7-4f3c-9379-817e594a8e1e
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CNS SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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