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Project_19791 - Cisco Hardware Purchase (DMR 5251)

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05 Jan 2026 at 12:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Project_19791 - Cisco Hardware Purchase (DMR 5251)" was conducted by the Home Office, based in London, England. This tender falls under the industry category of Network Infrastructure, with a procurement method characterised as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached completion with the status marked as awarded. The contract for this tender was initiated on 5th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 4th January 2027. The total contract value is GBP 65,957.20. All activities related to this contract are localised within the London area.

This contract opportunity presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in network infrastructure goods. The procurement had been addressed specifically through a framework agreement, which may offer an advantage to businesses already involved in similar frameworks or those keen on establishing a relationship with major governmental entities like the Home Office. Enterprises that are well-versed in hardware acquisition and are capable of adhering to the stipulated selective procurement method would have been ideally suited to compete for such a contract. Although the tender is not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large companies, such as the successful bidder, Specialist Computer Centres, have demonstrated their capability to meet the stringent requirements set forth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project_19791 - Cisco Hardware Purchase (DMR 5251)

Notice Description

Hardware Purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3d75381-5079-46de-a8f4-062b359982c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd38384-9ab4-4c5e-b746-785e70991dc4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,957 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,957 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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