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title: "SO072_Expo-e_Crown Hosting Data Centre Internet DDoS_1gb MIG"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# SO072_Expo-e_Crown Hosting Data Centre Internet DDoS_1gb MIG

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3afe862c-4331-497e-942c-e2ff67b4c532

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for a 1GB Management Internet Gateway circuit within the Crown Hosting data centre. This procurement, under the industry category 'Networks' and valued at £9,030 GBP, was awarded to Exponential-e Limited on 16 April 2025. The tender stage is now at the award phase, and the contract period will begin on 26 July 2025, ending on 26 July 2026. This contract addresses delivery needs across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others, through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network services to expand their operations and establish a foothold in critical infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender especially appealing due to its suitability requirements favouring smaller entities. The project’s scope, involving multiple geographical locations and a robust internet management gateway system, makes it ideal for businesses equipped with expertise in international network management and data centre services. Capitalising on this opportunity can propel SMEs towards significant growth and wider recognition in the network services industry.

## Notice

1gb Management Internet Gateway circuit within the Crown Hosting data centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecec4c49-c0c8-4414-9640-dda9f2d6cf59 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,030 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,030 |
| 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 | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecec4c49-c0c8-4414-9640-dda9f2d6cf59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecec4c49-c0c8-4414-9640-dda9f2d6cf59
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e8428e2-29b5-47ac-9eb0-43c7812957a3
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