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SO066_RM6116_Expoenential-e_Lot1a_Equinix Data Centre Connectivity with DDoS

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Feb 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in London has completed a procurement process titled "SO066_RM6116_Expoenential-e_Lot1a_Equinix Data Centre Connectivity with DDoS," focused on the networks industry category. This project involves connectivity solutions for Equinix Data Centres and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 30th January 2025 and published on 18th February 2025. The contract, valued at £128,952, will commence on 30th April 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2026. The contractor is Exponential-e Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in the United Kingdom, and the services will be delivered across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in network connectivity and cyber security solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data centre connectivity and DDoS protection are particularly well-suited to compete for this type of contract. The direct procurement method, through Single Tender Action (below threshold), indicates a streamlined process beneficial for qualified suppliers within this niche. As public sector organisations continue to enhance their IT infrastructure, similar tenders can be a consistent source of business for companies with the right expertise.

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Notice Title

SO066_RM6116_Expoenential-e_Lot1a_Equinix Data Centre Connectivity with DDoS

Notice Description

Equinix Data Centre Connectivity with DDoS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e65d28d2-5fc6-4fc5-9645-04d3873c70ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34ef1636-57af-477c-b15c-d98b2d50745a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£128,952 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,952 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.commercialteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

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