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title: "SO066_RM6116_Expoenential-e_Lot1a_Equinix Data Centre Connectivity with DDoS"
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# SO066_RM6116_Expoenential-e_Lot1a_Equinix Data Centre Connectivity with DDoS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e65d28d2-5fc6-4fc5-9645-04d3873c70ec

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in London has completed a procurement process titled "SO066_RM6116_Expoenential-e_Lot1a_Equinix Data Centre Connectivity with DDoS," focused on the networks industry category. This project involves connectivity solutions for Equinix Data Centres and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 30th January 2025 and published on 18th February 2025. The contract, valued at £128,952, will commence on 30th April 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2026. The contractor is Exponential-e Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in the United Kingdom, and the services will be delivered across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in network connectivity and cyber security solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data centre connectivity and DDoS protection are particularly well-suited to compete for this type of contract. The direct procurement method, through Single Tender Action (below threshold), indicates a streamlined process beneficial for qualified suppliers within this niche. As public sector organisations continue to enhance their IT infrastructure, similar tenders can be a consistent source of business for companies with the right expertise.

## Notice

Equinix Data Centre Connectivity with DDoS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34ef1636-57af-477c-b15c-d98b2d50745a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,952 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,952 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34ef1636-57af-477c-b15c-d98b2d50745a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34ef1636-57af-477c-b15c-d98b2d50745a
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6c263ac-a2aa-40ca-bd64-2b5249897ede
  Redacted Contract

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