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title: "Network Upgrade - IST Lot 1"
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# Network Upgrade - IST Lot 1

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1e89199-5520-45eb-a1b3-d7aea3fb7e94

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Network Upgrade - IST Lot 1," initiated by the Department for Transport, aimed to simplify network connectivity across its sites in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,760,000, falls under the "Networks" category and was procured through a direct method via a single tender action, below threshold. The tender period concluded on 18 July 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 26 July 2019 and will run until 26 July 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on network solutions and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering innovation in digital infrastructure. Companies with expertise in creating agile, secure networks and those that can enhance the digital experience for users would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This project underlines the government's focus on utilising technology to improve service delivery and foster collaboration across teams, making it attractive for businesses looking to support public sector digital transformation initiatives.

## Notice

The procurement process framework RM1045 will be used. Spend approval is being sort through Cabinet Office. The purpose of the network project is to create a simple network at each site that shares the same design principles across the DfT estate to remove the existing complexity and differing technology.This will enable the best digital experience for both employees and customers, be a hub of excellence and speed up the adoption of technologies that enable better policy development and delivery. The sought outcome is to increase reliability through innovation and find where technology can enable delivery of business objectives, digitising core processes to simplify ways of working and to drive collaboration and cross-team working. This project is an enabling project; to implement a network capable of supporting the new agile ways of working by providing a fast, wireless, secure network to connect DfT sites directly to DfT cloud services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7263ca31-8d64-4e42-8b26-f8b7a241aaf1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,760,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2019 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7263ca31-8d64-4e42-8b26-f8b7a241aaf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7263ca31-8d64-4e42-8b26-f8b7a241aaf1
  24th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9222f5c5-12fb-4c8a-a6dc-3509dad3c450
  Award Letter

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