---
title: "Refresh Network Hardware 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06139d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-31"
---

# Refresh Network Hardware 2026

Buyer: GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06139d

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## Summary

Genomics England Limited conducted a procurement process titled "Refresh Network Hardware 2026," classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. This process involved the replacement of hardware for data centres, specifically focusing on spine switches and leaf switches at a location within the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with British Telecommunications Plc being awarded the contract, which was active as of 6th January 2026. The procurement followed a limited method, awarded without a prior call for competition under framework reference RM6098, as it was outside the directive's scope. The contract was valued at £741,004.51.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of IT equipment, especially those specialising in network hardware and related services. Companies with expertise in providing large-scale data centre hardware solutions are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The successful supplier, British Telecommunications Plc, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation equipped to offer the necessary technology products and services, demonstrating growth potential and enhancing service delivery capabilities within the public sector.

## Notice

Replacement hardware for data centres

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of existing hardware to include spine switches and leaf switches

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under a compliant framework (ref RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Services 2). No prior publication was therefore required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008703-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £741,004 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2026 at 22:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008703-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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