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Office Networking Circuits

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by the Information Commissioner's Office for "Office Networking Circuits" has concluded at the award stage, with BT LTD securing the contract to deliver high-capacity network connectivity services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically internet services and involves resilient dual routing and bespoke IP addressing configuration and management. The contract, valued at £182,280, is active from 19th February 2026 to 19th February 2031. The procurement employed a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The buyer is situated in Wilmslow, UK, and the project extends across the United Kingdom having significant implications for the technology industry.

For businesses in the tech industry, particularly those offering bespoke network solutions and configurations, this contract presents a model of procurement that prioritises quality and reliability in network services. Though the process was executed without competition and below the threshold, organisations capable of providing resilient network infrastructures can learn from BT LTD's success. The ability to deliver comprehensive connectivity solutions can place companies in good stead for similar future opportunities offered by public authorities like the Information Commissioner's Office.

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Notice Title

Office Networking Circuits

Notice Description

Provision of high-capacity network connectivity services with resilient dual routing. Includes configuration and management of bespoke IP addressing and network setup.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067861
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029348-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£182,280 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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