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25 Jun 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in Oxfordshire, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Microsoft Teams Direct Routing" contract, classified under IT services. This selective procurement, conducted through a restricted procedure, addresses the design and delivery of Microsoft Teams Direct Routing via certified Session Border Controllers, among other related IT services. The contract was awarded to Cinos Limited, signifying the award stage of the procurement. With the contract now active, the procurement process culminates in the signing on 19th June 2026, encompassing services delivered at the Culham Campus (region UKJ1), Oxfordshire.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services. Firms with expertise in digital communication solutions, SIP trunking, and IT security compliance would find this project especially aligned with their service offerings. The project demands high quality, integration abilities, and strong compliance with UK GDPR standards, which could drive growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Cinos Limited. Companies capable of delivering innovative communication infrastructure solutions are well-suited for opportunities like these, facilitating future tenders in the expanding domain of digital technology services within the UK public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Microsoft Teams Direct Routing

Notice Description

* Design and delivery of Microsoft Teams Direct Routing via certified Session Border Controller (SBC). * Provision of SIP trunks/carrier services, numbering, and anti-fraud protections. * Number porting, DDI management, and emergency calling configuration (999/112). * Integration of Spectralink IP-DECT via SIP to Teams through the SBC. * Strategy and solution for analogue and lift lines (e.g., ATA/gateway or third-party PSTN solutions). * QoS design (DSCP, bandwidth planning), testing, and monitoring (24x7). * Reporting/analytics - Teams CQD/portal plus provider portal for usage, minute pools, billing, and quality. * Security/compliance - ISO 27001, UK GDPR/DPA 2018, call encryption, audit logging. * Phased migration including pilot, user enablement, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

* Design and delivery of Microsoft Teams Direct Routing via certified Session Border Controller (SBC). * Provision of SIP trunks/carrier services, numbering, and anti-fraud protections. * Number porting, DDI management, and emergency calling configuration (999/112). * Integration of Spectralink IP-DECT via SIP to Teams through the SBC. * Strategy and solution for analogue and lift lines (e.g., ATA/gateway or third-party PSTN solutions). * QoS design (DSCP, bandwidth planning), testing, and monitoring (24x7). * Reporting/analytics - Teams CQD/portal plus provider portal for usage, minute pools, billing, and quality. * Security/compliance - ISO 27001, UK GDPR/DPA 2018, call encryption, audit logging. * Phased migration including pilot, user enablement, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059695-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CINOS

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