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title: "Breakglass Network Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba0566a4-3f8f-44d0-bd63-11de2dba6f06"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2023-10-16"
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# Breakglass Network Solution

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba0566a4-3f8f-44d0-bd63-11de2dba6f06

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## Summary

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the provision of a Breakglass Network Solution to its data centres in England. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Highspeed Office Limited and Exponential-E Limited. The contract period started on 16th August 2023 and will end on 15th August 2028.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the services industry, particularly those specialising in network solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The Bank of England, as the buying organisation, sought competitive bids through a call-off from a framework agreement, aligning with its technology procurement objectives.

## Notice

Provision of a Breakglass Network Solution to the Banks Data Centres LOT 1 & LOT 2. This was a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 2, LOT 1 Data Access Framework, reference RM3808 (Contract period 3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5014090d-b0c4-4b97-a554-811a15e6d908 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2023 - 15 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,369 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,369 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E; HIGHSPEED OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5014090d-b0c4-4b97-a554-811a15e6d908

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5014090d-b0c4-4b97-a554-811a15e6d908
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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