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Internet links for new office

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "Internet links for new office," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically involving Internet connectivity to enhance access to Cloud-based services from its new premises. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 5th November 2025 and running from 10th March 2026 to 9th March 2031. The procurement method was limited competition below the threshold, with the awarded process being recently completed and active. The contract holds a gross value of £101,231.28.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in telecommunications and Internet services, particularly those capable of delivering data carrier solutions. Colt Technology Services, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses of substantial capability in providing high-quality connectivity solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Companies aiming to enhance their market reputation and expand their service offerings could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Internet links for new office

Notice Description

Internet connectivity from it's new premises to provide access to its Cloud based Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067955
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029749-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32582000 - Data carriers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,231 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 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
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7AW
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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