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title: "Provision of Cisco Compute and Network Hardware (Enterprise)"
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buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-05-14"
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# Provision of Cisco Compute and Network Hardware (Enterprise)

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-042ffc52-7916-4e2e-a0f0-3c58bcff6581

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Provision of Cisco Compute and Network Hardware (Enterprise)' was initiated by the Bank of England, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the 'Computer equipment and supplies' industry category, with a total contract value of £3,673,388.05. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed, and the procurement has reached the award stage, with significant dates including a tender period ending on 12 February 2025 and a contract period from 17 March 2025 to 31 December 2025. The Bank of England, functioning as the buying organisation, previously awarded the contract to Softcat PLC as the supplier.

This contract offers substantial business growth potential, especially for large enterprises engaged in the technology and IT hardware sectors, given the scale and nature of the procurement. As the opportunity was part of a selective procurement method using a framework agreement, it suits businesses that have already secured a position on relevant frameworks and can provide high-quality Cisco products efficiently. Softcat PLC's successful bid underlines opportunities for businesses capable of meeting enterprise-level hardware standards and maintaining robust supply chain capabilities. Such contracts enhance business portfolios and increase industry recognition in collaboration with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England.

## Notice

Provision of Cisco Compute and Network Hardware (Enterprise)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f347398-8af3-41e0-9dcf-472676bc19a9 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,673,388 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,673,388 |
| 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 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f347398-8af3-41e0-9dcf-472676bc19a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f347398-8af3-41e0-9dcf-472676bc19a9
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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