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title: "Provision of Network Infrastructure"
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buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
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# Provision of Network Infrastructure

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-824a1f10-b85e-4e1a-a3f3-781568c129ac

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), located in Southampton, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Network Infrastructure", which was carried out under the industry category of network infrastructure upgrades, specifically classified under CPV code 32424000. This procurement involved a call-off from the NHS SBS10256 framework agreement, focusing on refreshing the network infrastructure at the NOC Liverpool site. The process has reached the award stage, with the award made to Softcat PLC on 27 March 2026. The contract period spans from 27 March 2026 to 30 June 2031, with the project's value totalling £226,460.40. The tender utilised a selective procurement method designed to invite highly suitable suppliers to partake.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in network infrastructure services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive network upgrades, including hardware, software, and relevant subscriptions. Ideal candidates for future similar tenders may include large-scale IT service providers with expertise in managing and implementing technology solutions for extensive network frameworks. While the network infrastructure provision was originally awarded to a large enterprise, the project could inspire small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to strategically align their offerings within framework agreements to become subcontractors or partners, thereby enhancing their market reach and experience in large-scale public sector projects.

## Notice

This call off from the NHS SBS10256 was for the provision of a network refresh at NOC Liverpool site to replace existing equipment with associated software and subscriptions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c13ca3c-99c2-47f3-bf8c-3b14d399ed7b |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £226,460 |
| 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 |
| Post town | 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32428000 - Network upgrade

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c13ca3c-99c2-47f3-bf8c-3b14d399ed7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c13ca3c-99c2-47f3-bf8c-3b14d399ed7b
  23rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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