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WP1874 .gov.uk Domain Name Protection

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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17 Jun 2021 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service in the UK has completed a procurement process titled "WP1874 .gov.uk Domain Name Protection" within the IT services industry. This process involved building a DNS availability monitoring service specifically for the '.gov.uk' Domain Name. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, by virtue of exclusive rights held by Nominet UK, the awarded supplier. The contract was signed on 14 April 2021, and while the intention was to extend the contract up to 10 December 2023, it is currently marked as cancelled.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development for internet solutions. Companies that possess expertise in domain name services and those capable of integrating monitoring solutions directly with existing platforms would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The niche nature of this procurement highlights the need for providers who can operate within the constraints of existing exclusive arrangements, suggesting a preference for established firms in the market.

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Notice Title

WP1874 .gov.uk Domain Name Protection

Notice Description

To build a DNS availability monitoring service for the '.gov.uk' Domain Name.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To build a DNS availability monitoring service for the '.gov.uk' Domain Name

Options: The Contract ends on 10 December 2023. The Contract can be extended for a further 12 months or such term as agreed

Procurement Information

As well as "Protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights", justification on the grounds of "Absence of competition for technical reasons" applies. There is a natural monopoly here. The '.gov.uk' top-level delegation record can only be provided by Nominet because Nominet has the exclusive arrangement with IANA (the organisation that coordinates the Internet's globally unique identifiers) to host the higher-level '.uk' record. The availability monitoring solution must be provided under Nominet's direct control because Nominet has to integrate it into their internal systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bd5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013803-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning-digital@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMINET

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