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Proof of Concept Rooms

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office for National Statistics, a central government authority in Newport, United Kingdom, which sought the installation and configuration of two Microsoft Teams Rooms as a proof of concept. This procurement, under the title "Proof of Concept Rooms," falls within the goods category, specifically targeting office and electrical machinery. The procurement process, now in the award stage, has concluded with the status marked as complete. The period for contract implementation runs from 9th March 2026 to 30th April 2026, with the contract valued at £36,712.89 (excluding VAT). The procurement method was below threshold with unspecified details, adhering to the legal framework established under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery or electrical equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those experienced in setting up modern communication solutions like Microsoft Teams Rooms, are well-suited to engage in competitions of this nature. The contract was awarded to Cinos Limited, a Surrey-based SME, highlighting the suitability of smaller enterprises in fulfilling government contracts efficiently. Businesses aiming to supply and support technological enhancements within government sectors will find such opportunities beneficial for expansion and increased government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Proof of Concept Rooms

Notice Description

This contract will provide, installation and configuration of two Microsoft Teams Rooms proof of concept meeting rooms for the Office for National Statistics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066608
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021201-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CINOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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