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title: "Additional Network for RTGS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb1c2b82-049e-488d-8965-4f741b4c6e06"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2024-04-16"
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# Additional Network for RTGS

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb1c2b82-049e-488d-8965-4f741b4c6e06

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## Summary

The Bank of England has initiated a procurement process titled "Additional Network for RTGS" in the Networks industry category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 16 May 2024. The Bank is soliciting suppliers to deliver an additional secured messaging network to enhance operational resiliency in connecting to the Bank's Real Time Gross Settlement system. The delivery addresses for this procurement are in London, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Bank of England presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support sectors to compete. The procurement aims to support the UK financial services industry's settlement operations by providing a secure and efficient means of payments messaging. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those with expertise in network services and financial technology solutions. Interested suppliers can access the Request for Information (RFI) document on the Bank's website to understand the operational requirements and submit their proposals before the deadline on 16 May 2024.

## Notice

The Bank is considering the possibility of delivering an additional secured messaging network to enable participants to connect to the Bank's Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. The service is aimed to support operational resiliency by providing an additional means of payments messaging alongside that already provided by Swift. An additional network could also support ease of access to central bank money by providing new ways of connecting and leveraging RTGS. This is a part of the Bank's long-term vision for the renewed RTGS service: to act as an open platform for the UK financial services industry to facilitate safe and efficient settlement in central bank money. The RFI document can be found at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login and includes further detail on the Bank's operations and considerations, including the information requested from interested suppliers. The deadline to respond is 16 May 2024 16:00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738b7437-e1a9-4787-ab7d-726ccc250cd8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 14:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738b7437-e1a9-4787-ab7d-726ccc250cd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738b7437-e1a9-4787-ab7d-726ccc250cd8
  16th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

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