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On-Prem CISCO Server and Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

07 May 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Bank of England involves the provision of an on-premises CISCO server and support services, co-termed until 31 March 2027. This tender falls under the 'Computer servers' industry category, and services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a more controlled selection process. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 April 2026 and the award announcement on 7 May 2026. The procurement stage of this process is complete, with the contract having been awarded to Softcat, a large-scale supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT infrastructure and support services, particularly those with a focus on high-quality server solutions within the United Kingdom. Companies that are adept at managing and executing framework agreements will find this tender beneficial, as they can leverage existing capabilities to meet the contracting authority's specific needs. Though suitability specifically indicated no preference for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust capabilities in servicing large-scale operations, such as the Bank of England, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, allowing for potential growth and establishment in the competitive IT service market.

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Notice Title

On-Prem CISCO Server and Support

Notice Description

Provision of 1x CISCO On-Prem Server and Support co-termed to 31 March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2023766-ad97-4ee4-b738-c2b2962d5089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823ced2a-9d1f-4813-8339-31dcbb64a23f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,854 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,854 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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