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Provision of Cisco Enterprise Agreement for hardware and software plus support and maintenance

BANK OF ENGLAND

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25 Aug 2026 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England procured a Cisco Enterprise Agreement covering computer-related and network services. The requirement is for support and maintenance of the bank’s existing Cisco hardware and software, together with software subscription licensing, including Splunk. It also includes the option to supply new hardware, software and subscription licences, with associated support and maintenance, as required during the agreement. This is a technology services requirement delivered across England. The buyer is the Bank of England, based at Threadneedle Street, London. The work is focused on maintaining and extending an established enterprise technology environment, rather than supplying a standalone product or one-off implementation. It will suit businesses providing Cisco infrastructure, enterprise software licensing, network support and related managed technology services.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, with bids due by 17 June 2026 at 17:00. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC on 17 July 2026. The awarded value is £52.8 million GBP. This comprises £23 million including VAT for support and maintenance of existing hardware and software and subscription licensing, including Splunk, plus an optional capability valued at £29.8 million including VAT for new hardware, software, subscription licences and associated support and maintenance. The contract period runs from 22 July 2026 to 24 July 2031. The opportunity was not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from the Bank of England for enterprise Cisco technology, network services, software subscriptions and long-term support. A credible future competitor would need to manage complex existing hardware and software estates, provide dependable maintenance and technical support, and supply Cisco-related licensing at enterprise scale. Relevant capability includes handling subscription models involving platforms such as Splunk, integrating new hardware and software when required, and supporting the environment throughout a multi-year agreement. Suppliers should be able to deliver both recurring support services and additional technology purchases through a framework call-off route. The scale and stated SME suitability indicate that established, well-resourced technology providers with broad product access, strong account management and demonstrable enterprise support experience are best placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cisco Enterprise Agreement for hardware and software plus support and maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Cisco Enterprise Agreement for the supply of support and maintenance for existing hardware and software, plus software subscription licensing including Splunk (PS23M incl. VAT). In addition, there is the optional capability to supply new hardware, software and subscription licences plus associated support and maintenance as required over the 5 year term (PS29.8M incl. VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c31e9ab5-d65c-4d7b-9a1f-c74b79e87af0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3465e140-f440-4b16-96f8-c5a1f285b11d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2031 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
Postcode Area
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 PLC

Further Information

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