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title: "Renewal of Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) for FCDO"
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# Renewal of Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) for FCDO

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abe39494-1e01-4918-b6f5-4f910b67cde9

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## Summary

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded the award stage in the procurement process for the renewal of the Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS). The contract was awarded to Nominet UK following a selective tender process through the Crown Commercial Services Framework agreement RM6167. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on the internet network sector, with the operational reach including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The Call-Off Contract begins on 1st February 2025 and is set to end on 31st January 2027, with options to extend up to February 2029. The contract has a total value of £24,670.78, exclusive of VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet networks and digital infrastructure services, particularly those experienced with framework agreements and call-off contracts. While it is noted that this procurement is less suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large-scale enterprises with the capability to deliver comprehensive DNS services across multiple geographic locations are ideal contenders. Companies like CNS Security, which has already secured a contract role, illustrate the potential for growth and expansion in this sector through such government procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ("FCDO") has awarded the Contract for provision of Public Services Network (PSN) Domain Name Server (DNS) to Nominet UK. The competition leading to the award of this Call-Off Contract was run under Lot 1 of Crown Commercial Services (CCS ) Framework agreement RM6167. The Call-Off Contract ends on 1st February 2027 with 2 Extension Options of up to 12 months each. The Call-Off Contract value is up to PS24670.78 exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab6f3ce-8df7-4f3c-9379-817e594a8e1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,670 |
| 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 | CNS SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab6f3ce-8df7-4f3c-9379-817e594a8e1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab6f3ce-8df7-4f3c-9379-817e594a8e1e
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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