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title: "Network Upgrade Provider"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da381844-ce9b-480e-8985-c57481a6905c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Network Upgrade Provider

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da381844-ce9b-480e-8985-c57481a6905c

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority has completed a procurement process for a "Network Upgrade Provider" with the primary location noted as London, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 32428000 for network upgrades, reached the award stage with a contract period starting from 14th July 2025 to 13th July 2028. The tender, which had a maximum value indicated at £310,000, was conducted through a selective procurement method, particularly as a call-off from a framework agreement. The original tender period concluded on 26th March 2025, and the award was active as of 23rd May 2025.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those with a capacity to execute substantial contracts within the public sector. Although it was not deemed specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies of an appropriate scale, such as IT consulting firms, can leverage such contracts to bolster their presence and credibility in the industry. This contract was awarded to UBDS IT CONSULTING LIMITED, demonstrating that businesses with recognised expertise and existing frameworks with public authorities can successfully compete in these procurement processes.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the supplier to provide a Network Upgrade Provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183edc7f-3648-48f5-b02d-7be1b05fec60 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,794 |
| 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 | UBDS IT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32428000 - Network upgrade

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183edc7f-3648-48f5-b02d-7be1b05fec60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183edc7f-3648-48f5-b02d-7be1b05fec60
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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