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Network Infrastructure at Sanger Institute

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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25 Mar 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of network infrastructure hardware at the Sanger Institute. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Network Infrastructure (CPV: 32424000), aims to replace the end-of-life network infrastructure at the site. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the below-threshold value of £93,376. The contract was officially awarded on 24th March 2025 to The Networking People (TNP), a supplier based in Lancaster, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network hardware, particularly those capable of adhering to the specific requirements of high-standard research facilities like the Sanger Institute. SMEs engaged in the network infrastructure sector, with a proven track record in managing and deploying robust network solutions, would find this type of contract highly beneficial for growing their business. Engaging with such projects can not only enhance their experience in specialised healthcare research environments but also provide a platform for showcasing their technical capabilities and reliability.

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Notice Title

Network Infrastructure at Sanger Institute

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of network infrastructure hardware.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Genomics England needs to have a managed network deployed in Sanger Institute to facilitate sample delivery. The current network infrastructure in Sanger Institute is end of life and needs to be replaced. This contract is for hardware to replace the outgoing devices.

Procurement Information

As the total value of the services is PS93,376 this is a below-threshold procurement and not within the scope of the regulation. No prior publication was therefore required. The contract was awarded under a compliant framework (ref RM6116, Network Services 3).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f83a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011039-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,376 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months 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
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Kara Burnett
Contact Email
kara.burnett@genomicsengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
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
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

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