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title: "Unified Network Access Service (UNAS)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Unified Network Access Service (UNAS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3860129a-4552-4fb7-aa27-00e54e036efb

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the Unified Network Access Service (UNAS), a project which involves replacing existing LAN and Wi-Fi technology with a unified solution to enhance internet connectivity across its estate. The contract value is £38,988,800 and the procurement method used was "selective", specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 13, 2023, and the contract period is set to run from August 7, 2023, to August 6, 2028. The buying organization is located in London, England, and the main procurement category is goods.

This contract opportunity from the Department for Work and Pensions can be beneficial for businesses, especially those providing network equipment and technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable for this opportunity. Businesses with expertise in network infrastructure and technology services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract requires a comprehensive solution for network access, offering a significant financial opportunity for successful suppliers to contribute to the Department's technological advancement and service improvement goals over the contract period.

## Notice

This contract replaces the departments existing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wi-Fi technology with a unified solution that will provide enhanced internet connectivity across the estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417c1820-646a-4ec7-ab2d-873072488c4d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2023 - 6 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,988,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,988,800 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417c1820-646a-4ec7-ab2d-873072488c4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417c1820-646a-4ec7-ab2d-873072488c4d
  30th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/513e63d7-5c6a-4b44-92c4-ec56d76dda1e
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