Award

Breakglass Network Solution

BANK OF ENGLAND

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16 Oct 2023 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the provision of a Breakglass Network Solution to its data centres in England. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Highspeed Office Limited and Exponential-E Limited. The contract period started on 16th August 2023 and will end on 15th August 2028.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the services industry, particularly those specialising in network solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The Bank of England, as the buying organisation, sought competitive bids through a call-off from a framework agreement, aligning with its technology procurement objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Breakglass Network Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a Breakglass Network Solution to the Banks Data Centres LOT 1 & LOT 2. This was a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 2, LOT 1 Data Access Framework, reference RM3808 (Contract period 3+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba0566a4-3f8f-44d0-bd63-11de2dba6f06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5014090d-b0c4-4b97-a554-811a15e6d908
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,369 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,369 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2023 - 15 Aug 2028 Over 5 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
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
2
Supplier Names

EXPONENTIAL-E

HIGHSPEED OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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