Award

Network AP & Core Switch Maintenance & Licences

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, coordinated by Bath and North East Somerset Council, involves the award of a contract titled "Network AP & Core Switch Maintenance & Licences." The procurement falls within the services category of "Network operating system software package" and is geographically located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct award, with a procurement value of £172,791. The tender was completed with the contract period commencing on 19th December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2029. The award stage of this process was marked as active, and the contract was awarded to Vizst Technology Limited on 12th December 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in network maintenance and software services. Companies that provide expertise in maintaining and licensing network access points and core switches could find this procurement a fitting opportunity. The direct award method indicates a streamlined process, potentially favourable for businesses looking to establish relationships with public sector organisations like the Bath and North East Somerset Council. The opportunity implies a long-term engagement, allowing business entities to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Network AP & Core Switch Maintenance & Licences

Notice Description

Network Access Point & Core Switch Maintenance & Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-017e35de-3d4a-4dad-a18f-8ebf3dfc8714
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af00e9f8-a9dd-42ee-93ed-4d9509fc0556
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48214000 - Network operating system software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,791 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,791 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIZST TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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