Replacement of LAN and Wi-Fi with Unified Network Access Service for DWP
Department for Work and Pensions · Awarded contract
AwardedReplacement of LAN and Wi-Fi with Unified Network Access Service for DWP
Awarded 06 Aug 2023
Expires in 1y 9mo5y term, 65% elapsed
Awarded 6 Aug 2023Expires 5 Aug 2028
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Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the Unified Network Access Service (UNAS), replacing the department's existing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wi-Fi technology with a unified solution to provide enhanced internet connectivity across the estate.
The contract value is AUD 38,988,800.
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