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Network Hardware and Related Support

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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08 Jul 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), located in Stratford, London, conducted a procurement process titled "Network Hardware and Related Support" under the industry category of IT services. The procurement process was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and concluded with an award on 27th February 2026. The process reached the award stage, with the contract active from 14th March 2026 to 17th May 2027. The awarded contract was valued at £173,003.94, involving the supplier SOFTCAT LTD - FCA. This procurement included delivery to London, and the total value of the contract was set between £170,000 and £180,000.

This tender represented a strategic opportunity for large enterprises within the IT services sector seeking to expand their operations in the provision of network hardware and related support. Given the scale and specific requirements of the contract, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions and support services would find this tender particularly lucrative. Moreover, the use of a framework agreement indicates potential for streamlined future opportunities with the FCA, fostering long-term business growth for suppliers who excel in meeting the FCA’s technological and support needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Hardware and Related Support

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide Network Hardware and Related Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3f5d2b1-c645-4035-aa9f-be2477009b47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b64a17-9bdc-4b72-96b3-ee80d60e444c
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,003 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 17 May 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT LTD - FCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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