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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently conducting a public procurement process to renew a software licence related to networks, specifically for a CISCO Umbrella software licence and support. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is classified under the CPV code 32400000. The process is at the 'tender' stage, with an end date for submissions set for 29 June 2026. The procurement is being conducted through a restricted procedure, allowing for selective participation. The procurement covers the UK region coded as UKI75, which includes London, where the procurement is managed from Hounslow House on Bath Road. Businesses interested in viewing the tender details can access them electronically.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in network software licenses, particularly those with expertise in CISCO products, to expand their portfolio by providing their services to a regional authority. Companies that are well-versed in IT procurement and those familiar with selective tendering processes may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative solutions while meeting the specific requirements of the London Borough of Hounslow and operating within the guidelines of the restricted procedure could leverage this contract for substantial growth and a stronger presence in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Umbrella

Notice Description

Renewal of software license

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b603
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056668-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
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
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

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