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title: "CPT_26_06 Network Hardware Support"
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# CPT_26_06 Network Hardware Support

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16752c05-3ccc-414b-95f2-f03ef77c93d9

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "CPT_26_06 Network Hardware Support," in the Information Technology Services industry category. This contract, awarded to Specialist Computer Centres Plc, covers the provision of hardware support for Cisco network devices across London and Newcastle. The procurement reached the Award stage on 2nd April 2026. The contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will initially run until 30th June 2028, with an optional extension to 30th June 2029. The agreement is valued at £200,000 and was processed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and network hardware support. Businesses that are Cisco certified SmartNet resellers, much like Specialist Computer Centres Plc, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future. The contract's duration and the possibility for extension offer the potential for sustained business growth and steady revenue streams for suppliers involved. This procurement aligns well with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse participation in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Specialist Computer Centres Plc using the HealthTrust Europe LLP ICT Solutions framework. The selected supplier is a Cisco certified SmartNet reseller and will be providing hardware support covering Cisco network devices and their associated licenses across two physical locations (London & Newcastle). The contract will run for an initial 25 months from the 1st of May 2026 to the 30th of June 2028 with an optional 12 months extension to the 30th of June 2029. The estimated total contract value, inclusive of VAT is PS200,000 over the three year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cda061-ef03-4010-831c-f9d7cb0a9d39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cda061-ef03-4010-831c-f9d7cb0a9d39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cda061-ef03-4010-831c-f9d7cb0a9d39
  5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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