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title: "Network Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0439e690-3faa-4ee1-9e24-f399e50a8853"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2024-09-26"
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# Network Infrastructure

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0439e690-3faa-4ee1-9e24-f399e50a8853

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process titled "Network Infrastructure," which falls within the Local Area Network industry category. The process involved the provision of Cisco network hardware and software, along with associated support and maintenance, under a framework contract call-off order. The procurement, valued at £5,046,371.70, targeted services in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the Award, with the award date being 24th July 2024. The contract period spans from 26th July 2024 to 31st March 2027, with Softcat PLC being the awarded supplier. This selective procurement method acted as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive network solutions and support services. It is particularly well-suited for larger enterprises capable of handling extensive, high-value contracts like this one. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for suitability, competitive large-scale service providers will find this tender an excellent opportunity for expanding their portfolio and establishing a robust relationship with a prestigious organisation like the Bank of England.

## Notice

Framework Contract Call Off Order - Provision of Cisco network hardware and software, plus associated support & maintenance for a period of 32 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4837d700-a7ce-43a8-9ef5-80e16cde7a02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,046,371 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,046,371 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 32410000 - Local area network

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4837d700-a7ce-43a8-9ef5-80e16cde7a02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4837d700-a7ce-43a8-9ef5-80e16cde7a02
  26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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