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Provision of Network Support for LAN infrastructure and Wi-Fi infrastructure at FCDO's East Kilbride site

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (FCDO)

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11 Nov 2025 at 17:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the provision of network support for both LAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure at their East Kilbride site, known as Abercrombie House. The contract was awarded on 11th November 2025 and will be active until 10th November 2026. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and without competition. The primary industry category is services, focusing on data network support services. Key contractual options include extensions and value increases, contingent upon the FCDO's Digital, Data and Technology Strategy.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure support, particularly those capable of managing complex LAN and Wi-Fi systems. Optimal Edge Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been selected as the supplier, illustrating that SMEs with expertise in networking services are well-suited for such contracts. Companies looking to grow by expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts may find this tender a positive example of the possibilities within government IT service provisions. The inclusion of extension options also suggests potential long-term collaboration opportunities for businesses that align strategically with the FCDO's digital transformation goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Network Support for LAN infrastructure and Wi-Fi infrastructure at FCDO's East Kilbride site

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has awarded the contract for the Network Support for LAN infrastructure and Wi-Fi infrastructure at its East Kilbride site (Abercrombie House) to Optimal Edge Ltd. The support covers: - LAN infrastructure: any routing and switching hardware and any associated software products that are part of the agreed support scope; and - Wi-Fi Infrastructure: access points, wireless controllers, any associated software products as specified in the support scope. The contract has extension and value increase options (details in this note).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072973-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,733 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (FCDO)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

OPTIMAL EDGE

Further Information

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