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title: "Provision of Network Licenses, Support and Hardware"
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# Provision of Network Licenses, Support and Hardware

Buyer: National Oceanography Centre  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38ea4db5-a7f5-4ae5-96c0-5e2b4bb0ed9b

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre bought network maintenance and support services for its enterprise infrastructure in Southampton. The requirement covers installed switching, routing and wireless equipment, network management platforms, operating system updates, software subscriptions, security updates, vendor technical assistance, hardware replacement and access to manufacturer support resources. It also includes software licensing support, technical assistance and the option to purchase network hardware as requirements arise. These services support business-critical connectivity across the Centre’s operational locations and research facilities. This is a technology services requirement, covering data-network equipment maintenance (CPV 50312310) and computer network services. The buyer is the National Oceanography Centre, based at its Waterfront Campus in Southampton.

The procurement has been completed and awarded to Vizst Technology Ltd, an SME. The award was made on 7 July 2026, following a selective procedure using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £120,953.50 and runs from 20 July 2026 to 31 December 2028. The tender submission deadline was 1 July 2026 at 12:00. The procurement is classified as services and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The awarded supplier is responsible for the requirement described above, including support for network hardware and software, licensing, manufacturer assistance, updates, security and hardware replacement. No lots are identified, so the award covers the requirement as a whole.

This award shows demand from a research organisation for dependable, multi-vendor enterprise network support rather than a one-off installation. A credible competitor would need practical expertise in switching, routing and wireless infrastructure, together with network management platforms, operating systems, software subscriptions and security updates. The requirement also favours suppliers able to provide vendor liaison, manufacturer support access, technical escalation and hardware replacement when needed. Experience of maintaining business-critical networks across operational and research environments would strengthen a future response, as would the capacity to combine licensing administration, remote or onsite technical assistance and responsive replacement services. The buyer has demonstrated that an SME can deliver this combination through a framework call-off route, making relevant framework access and public-sector contract experience useful.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract for the provision of maintenance, software licensing support, technical assistance, and vendor support services for its enterprise network infrastructure at Southampton, with the option to buy hardware as requirements arise. The contract includes support for installed network hardware and associated software components, including switching, routing, wireless networking, network management platforms, operating system updates, software subscriptions, security updates, vendor technical assistance, hardware replacement services, and access to manufacturer support resources. The services support NOC's business-critical network infrastructure across its operational locations and research facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a8ea22-0e35-4604-b2b6-20b8e1b1f625 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,953 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,953 |
| 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 Oceanography Centre |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Postcode area | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Vizst Technology Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2026 at 17:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a8ea22-0e35-4604-b2b6-20b8e1b1f625

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a8ea22-0e35-4604-b2b6-20b8e1b1f625
  14th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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