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SR3107976135 Crown Switch Refresh Project

H M Revenue & Customs

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27 Jul 2026 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs procured network equipment to replace ageing Cisco ACI switches supporting the Crown Hosting data centre network. The requirement covers the supply and replacement of switching infrastructure underpinning HMRC’s data-centre connectivity and services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. This is a goods procurement for suppliers specialising in enterprise networking, data-centre infrastructure and Cisco ACI environments. The buyer is HM Revenue & Customs, based in London. The requirement is focused on refreshing existing network hardware rather than delivering a broader, unspecified IT service, so relevant businesses are equipment manufacturers, authorised resellers, systems integrators and infrastructure specialists with the capability to replace and support Cisco ACI switching equipment in a government data-centre environment.

The procurement has completed through a selective restricted procedure. It concerned one lot, with cost accounting for 90% of the evaluation under the most economically advantageous tender approach. One bid was recorded. The active award was made to BT plc, and the contract is active. The contract value is £1,589,255. The contract was signed on 24 July 2026. The lot is also recorded as cancelled, while the award and contract remain active, so the published outcome contains conflicting lot and award statuses. No separate award date is provided. The process therefore resulted in an active contract with BT plc despite the lot status shown in the procurement record.

For suppliers that did not win, this procurement demonstrates HMRC’s demand for replacement enterprise switching equipment supporting a Crown Hosting data-centre network. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable Cisco ACI and data-centre networking capability, including the ability to replace ageing switches within an operational government environment. Relevant strengths would include access to genuine Cisco equipment and support, experienced network engineers, structured migration and installation methods, and the capacity to manage infrastructure refresh work at national scale. Suppliers should also be prepared to compete through a restricted procedure and to offer a strongly cost-effective solution, since cost represented 90% of the evaluation. The successful supplier was a large technology provider, indicating the importance of delivery capacity and established infrastructure capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SR3107976135 Crown Switch Refresh Project

Notice Description

Replace ageing Cisco ACI switches that underpin HMRC's Crown Hosting data centre network

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replace ageing Cisco ACI switches that underpin HMRC's Crown Hosting data centre network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070574-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,589,255 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M Revenue & Customs
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Postcode Area
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT PLC

Further Information

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