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title: "Cisco Catalyst"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2aca011f-3950-4a6c-b7db-3d40cfb83bb2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-10-25"
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# Cisco Catalyst

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2aca011f-3950-4a6c-b7db-3d40cfb83bb2

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## Summary

The Home Office has recently concluded a public procurement process under the title "Cisco Catalyst," aimed at enhancing network infrastructure within the governmental department. This selective procurement process involved a call-off from a framework agreement and has been classified under the industry category of network infrastructure, with a specific CPV code of 32424000. The procurement process was completed with the contract starting on 26th January 2024 and concluding on 10th January 2025. The primary contact point for this tender was located in London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom. The tender, valued at £718,373.72, has been awarded to Ultima Business Solutions LTD, a large supplier specialising in this domain.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in supplying high-quality network infrastructure solutions, to engage with high-value contracts. SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are especially encouraged, as the Home Office has included suitability measures that support these entities. Businesses with expertise in network infrastructure and capacity to deliver within the specified timelines are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. This enhances business growth by allowing suppliers to build a track record of successful deliveries and foster strong relationships with key governmental buyers.

## Notice

Purchase Cisco Catalyst

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dceef1a6-6174-4f26-84b7-21257d6895e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2024 - 10 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £718,373 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £718,373 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dceef1a6-6174-4f26-84b7-21257d6895e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dceef1a6-6174-4f26-84b7-21257d6895e4
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f803cb55-6f09-4d6d-b00e-9c1a269a133e
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