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title: "Blue WiFi AP's and Switches"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-03"
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# Blue WiFi AP's and Switches

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-674dde3e-6bde-4423-9e66-d48c09d08427

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has successfully concluded its procurement process for the provision of Blue WiFi AP's and Switches, awarding the contract to Bechtle Direct Limited. This procurement, classified under the Information Technology Services category (CPV 72222300), facilitates critical operational enhancements within the United Kingdom. The procurement exercise was conducted through a limited method involving competitive quotations below the threshold, culminating in the award being published on 3rd October 2025. The contract, valued at £60,000, commenced on 16th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 15th April 2026. This process signifies the completion of the award stage, highlighting efficient procurement practices by the NAO.

The contract with NAO provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services and infrastructure. Companies with expertise in supplying networking solutions, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can find developments like these advantageous. The structured approach of utilising competitive quotations below threshold levels ensures a level playing field for various sized businesses, promoting innovation and competitiveness in the IT services sector. This opportunity underscores the potential for businesses to expand their portfolio by engaging with public sector contracts, fostering stronger business relationships and ensuring mutual benefits.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Bechtle Direct Limited who will be providing Blue WiFi AP's and Switches. The contract commenced on Tuesday 16th September 2025 to Wednesday 15th April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c538d19-d128-45f2-84c8-9d7e208d5a10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | BECHTLE DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c538d19-d128-45f2-84c8-9d7e208d5a10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c538d19-d128-45f2-84c8-9d7e208d5a10
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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