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title: "Network Hardware"
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# Network Hardware

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f287ea1-8af4-4f9c-8d6f-9abf707b9a3b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the acquisition of network hardware by the Department for Work and Pensions, designated as 'Network Hardware'. This contract falls within the computer network services industry category and was conducted under a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 18th February 2016, with the contract period spanning from 25th February 2016 to 24th February 2018. The total value of the awarded contract is £107,699, and the location of the buying organisation is Leeds, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in computer network services, particularly those that excel in providing technological support and hardware solutions. Companies that are agile and responsive to specific requirements, as well as those with experience in working under framework agreements, may find it advantageous to participate in similar tenders in the future. The ongoing digital transformation efforts by various governmental departments create a conducive environment for growth in the tech sector.

## Notice

Additional hardware and software components to add capacity, resilience and improved data representation tools to the Cyber Resilience Centre / Cyber Analytical Environment. (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b23a99-be15-4201-bae8-817446d7274c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2016 - 24 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,699 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,699 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2018 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b23a99-be15-4201-bae8-817446d7274c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b23a99-be15-4201-bae8-817446d7274c
  12th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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