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19 Jun 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has recently concluded a procurement initiative titled "Project_20527 - DMR 5538 Hardware Procurement" in the field of network infrastructure. This selective tender, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, was aimed at acquiring goods for delivery within London, United Kingdom. The tender, valued at £160,486.68, was part of a complete procurement process, with the contract period spanning from 16th June 2026 to 15th June 2027. The award was active as of 4th June 2026, and the procurement is primarily categorised under the goods sector.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises with expertise in the network infrastructure domain, although it was not specifically flagged for SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement process, being selective, can offer businesses a stable opportunity to engage with a major governmental buyer like the Home Office, potentially leading to recurring contracts and strategic partnerships. British Telecommunications plc, a large-scale enterprise, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the suitability for established corporations with the capability to deliver robust and reliable network solutions. Such contracts can enhance business portfolios and reinforce a company's presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Project_20527 - DMR 5538 Hardware Procurement

Notice Description

Hardware Procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-def78d21-c15c-4397-82cf-9e9918fe2a69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1890b5f-202c-4a2f-9485-603dbbdc1585
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£160,486 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,486 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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