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title: "Renewal of licences for 2 x Cisco ACI leaf switches"
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# Renewal of licences for 2 x Cisco ACI leaf switches

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cdf4400-4c62-4551-b7de-a3e8c9b3090b

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, UK, has completed an award process for renewing licences for Cisco ACI leaf switches, valued at £15,817.06. This procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and involves a contract period from 24th March 2026 to 23rd March 2029. The process was initiated through a tender, with Specialist Computer Centres Plc securing the contract via a selective procurement method—specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 24th March 2026, following its activation on 16th March 2026, indicating completion of this procurement stage.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT software and systems, particularly SMEs who are noted for their suitability in competing for such contracts. The procurement process's selective nature implies that businesses part of relevant framework agreements may have an advantage. Companies able to deliver robust software solutions and sustain long-term service commitments will find this contract valuable, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector space and potentially securing future collaborations with other government entities.

## Notice

licences (36 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004df731-fa35-43da-a5c9-800a02168df0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,817 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004df731-fa35-43da-a5c9-800a02168df0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004df731-fa35-43da-a5c9-800a02168df0
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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