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BT In Cell Technology Circuits 2025

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "BT In Cell Technology Circuits 2025" project, which involves the provision of 10 WAN circuits to enhance connectivity across 9 prison sites. This procurement falls under the industry category of Wide Area Network Services and covers several locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 12th October 2028. The contract was awarded to BT Group Plc, a large-scale supplier, on 14th November 2025, valued at £1,735,753.80.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of providing wide area network services on a global scale. Though the contract was not open directly to SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the demand for advanced connectivity solutions across diverse geographical locations, thus creating potential for companies experienced in these services. Businesses with expertise in telecommunications infrastructure, especially those with existing framework agreements or experience in working with government departments like the Ministry of Justice, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT In Cell Technology Circuits 2025

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of 10 WAN circuits to ensure continued connectivity across 9 prison sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4884cb9-f5c2-4fb8-8d6a-75133cad627b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e49f527-9894-4772-8e6a-c7883c6f209f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,735,753 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,735,753 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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

BT GROUP

Further Information

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