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Provision of Security Leased Line at 7WS

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons initiated a procurement process for the provision of a security leased line at the Parliamentary building, identified as 7WS. This service-related procurement, classified under the CPV code 72411000 for Internet Service Providers (ISP), was carried out using a limited procurement method through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process was completed, and the contract was signed on 28th January 2026, awarding COLT Technology Services to provide these services. The procurement covered a location within the UK, specifically in London, and utilised the CCS Framework with a mini competition under RM1557.14 GCloud 14.

This contract presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale service providers in the telecommunications and security data line sectors. The award criteria were based on quality and social value, combined with price considerations, making it a suitable opportunity for companies capable of delivering high-quality services with competitive pricing. The procurement process utilised a structured framework and is indicative of the buyer's preference for experienced suppliers like COLT Technology Services, suggesting that leveraging frameworks such as GCloud 14 can be beneficial for businesses seeking to secure future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Leased Line at 7WS

Notice Description

Provision of Security leased data line at Parliamentary building

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Security leased data line at Parliamentary building

Procurement Information

Use of CCS Framework with mini competition RM1557.14 GCloud 14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008770-2026
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

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,843 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Gaurav Suri
Contact Email
surig@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

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