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title: "Provision of Network Infrastructure"
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buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# Provision of Network Infrastructure

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-750710d4-9744-4bac-8b48-15df5a9f753b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Network Infrastructure" was conducted by the Bank of England, located in London, England. This process involved the acquisition of network infrastructure goods under the industry category of Network Infrastructure, with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 32424000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process is complete, with the award announced on 10th December 2025, and the contract period starts on 13th January 2026 and ends on 12th June 2026. The total value of the contract was £127,111.56. The main procurement category was goods, and it was decided that this tender would not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). The awarded supplier for this project is Softcat PLC, based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing network infrastructure solutions, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreement call-offs. Large companies like Softcat PLC, which has been successfully awarded the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Businesses with experience in delivering robust network infrastructure could leverage this contract to expand their operations and establish a strategic relationship with esteemed organizations like the Bank of England. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the field, potentially leading to more lucrative opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of Cisco Network Infrastructure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65234380-661a-4645-8793-14ec997c0548 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,111 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,111 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65234380-661a-4645-8793-14ec997c0548

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65234380-661a-4645-8793-14ec997c0548
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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