Scope
Reference
STA-26020
Description
Provision of a Managed Network Service for the CoSTAR National Lab.
The service includes the design, build, configuration, and installation of all required network hardware, covering core, aggregation, access switching, firewall, internet edge, and Wi-Fi components.
Implementation will need to include installation and patching, commissioning, integration with partner systems, and final testing, user acceptance testing, and handover.
Ongoing network management will include monitoring and management of all routers, switches, internet bandwidth, and managed security services.
Network provision scope to include Core Redundancy and design changes to reduce the risk of workflow disruption. This will involve adding additional network equipment and routing licenses across all devices to enable VXLAN to improve local traffic efficiency for high-bandwidth devices and support media workflow integration for multicast traffic.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £596,219.71 excluding VAT
- £715,463.65 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There may be a need for some additional equipment and license during the contract period if required.
CPV classifications
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
Contract locations
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Sohonet Limited
- Companies House: 03132110
5 Soho Street
London
W1D 3DG
United Kingdom
Email: creditcontrol@sohonet.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
- Companies House: RC000823
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-6462-QBVG
Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill
Egham
TW20 0EX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government