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title: "Provision of Core Switches - FCDO's UK LAN Refresh"
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# Provision of Core Switches - FCDO's UK LAN Refresh

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-976a59dd-c051-4b7b-9bfb-810672e21db1

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has successfully completed a procurement process for the Provision of Core Switches as part of its UK Local Area Networks (LAN) Refresh project. The procurement, conducted under the Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS2) framework (RM6098) through a selective, call-off framework agreement method, was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Ltd. The project focuses on the supply of hardware and three years of associated software licences, including support, across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others. The contract has commenced on 20 March 2026 and will run until 19 March 2029, with the possibility of extension for up to three additional years. The initial contract is valued at £548,904.34, with a provision to increase by up to £400,000 during the contract period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing IT infrastructure solutions, particularly those specialising in local area network and network equipment. Companies with a focus on hardware supply and software licencing can greatly benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as specified by the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in such a contract can bolster a company's portfolio and provide substantial growth potential by enhancing their experience in large-scale government projects and expanding their presence in international markets serviced by the FCDO. Business users with a background in network solutions would find themselves well-suited to compete and collaborate in such procurement processes to grow their enterprise.

## Notice

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract to Computacenter (UK) Ltd for UK Local Area Networks (LAN) - Core Switches Refresh. The procurement was conducted under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCS)) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS2) framework (RM6098). The contract provides for the supply of hardware and three years of associated software licences, including support. The contract may be extended for one or more periods for a total period of up to three additional years. The initial contract value is PS548,904.34. The contract includes provisions to increase the total value by up to PS400,000 during the initial term and/or any extension period. All values are exclusive of UK VAT but include all other applicable taxes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977a1df7-d2a5-43e1-b276-611fc92b39a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £948,904 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £948,904 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977a1df7-d2a5-43e1-b276-611fc92b39a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977a1df7-d2a5-43e1-b276-611fc92b39a5
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
  Organisation's details
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
  FCDO's eSourcing Portal

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