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title: "Network Hardware and Related Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Network Hardware and Related Support

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3f5d2b1-c645-4035-aa9f-be2477009b47

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), located in Stratford, London, conducted a procurement process titled "Network Hardware and Related Support" under the industry category of IT services. The procurement process was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and concluded with an award on 27th February 2026. The process reached the award stage, with the contract active from 14th March 2026 to 17th May 2027. The awarded contract was valued at £173,003.94, involving the supplier SOFTCAT LTD - FCA. This procurement included delivery to London, and the total value of the contract was set between £170,000 and £180,000.

This tender represented a strategic opportunity for large enterprises within the IT services sector seeking to expand their operations in the provision of network hardware and related support. Given the scale and specific requirements of the contract, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions and support services would find this tender particularly lucrative. Moreover, the use of a framework agreement indicates potential for streamlined future opportunities with the FCA, fostering long-term business growth for suppliers who excel in meeting the FCA’s technological and support needs.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide Network Hardware and Related Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b64a17-9bdc-4b72-96b3-ee80d60e444c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2026 - 17 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,003 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STRATFORD |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT LTD - FCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b64a17-9bdc-4b72-96b3-ee80d60e444c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b64a17-9bdc-4b72-96b3-ee80d60e444c
  8th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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