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title: "Provision of Cisco Compute and Network Hardware (RTGS)"
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# Provision of Cisco Compute and Network Hardware (RTGS)

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-013943f5-b0dc-4aed-a75b-a3e23bb021ff

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Bank of England for the provision of Cisco Compute and Network Hardware (RTGS). This contract falls under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies and was executed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. It is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the status of the award being active as of 16 January 2025. The contract spans from 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2027, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 6,390,149.68.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in delivering high-quality computer equipment and network solutions. Companies with established relationships in providing IT infrastructure to large organisations, like Softcat PLC, which has been selected as the supplier, would find this contract beneficial for consolidating their market presence and expanding their business portfolios. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it affirms the demand for robust technology providers capable of supporting critical financial sector infrastructure.

## Notice

Provision of Cisco Compute and Network Hardware (RTGS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9564724d-43b5-4d4f-a2a9-3d275ef7332d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,390,149 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,390,149 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 14:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9564724d-43b5-4d4f-a2a9-3d275ef7332d
- 14 May 2025 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9564724d-43b5-4d4f-a2a9-3d275ef7332d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9564724d-43b5-4d4f-a2a9-3d275ef7332d
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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