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Refresh Network Hardware 2026

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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31 Jan 2026 at 22:02

Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England Limited conducted a procurement process titled "Refresh Network Hardware 2026," classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. This process involved the replacement of hardware for data centres, specifically focusing on spine switches and leaf switches at a location within the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with British Telecommunications Plc being awarded the contract, which was active as of 6th January 2026. The procurement followed a limited method, awarded without a prior call for competition under framework reference RM6098, as it was outside the directive's scope. The contract was valued at £741,004.51.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of IT equipment, especially those specialising in network hardware and related services. Companies with expertise in providing large-scale data centre hardware solutions are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The successful supplier, British Telecommunications Plc, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation equipped to offer the necessary technology products and services, demonstrating growth potential and enhancing service delivery capabilities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Refresh Network Hardware 2026

Notice Description

Replacement hardware for data centres

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of existing hardware to include spine switches and leaf switches

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under a compliant framework (ref RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Services 2). No prior publication was therefore required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06139d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008703-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£741,004 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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