Award

Purchase of CISCO equipment

SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY

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12 Nov 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved Suffolk Constabulary, located in Ipswich, East of England, for the purchase of CISCO equipment, specifically a small quantity of CISCO switches. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation approach for contracts below the threshold. This procurement falls under the "Hardware" industry category according to the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) scheme. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the awarded contract active as of 5th November 2025 and ending on 21st November 2025. The total value of the contract is £22,254.

This tender presents a focused opportunity for businesses specialising in hardware supply, particularly those who can offer competitive pricing through a quotation method. Although the procurement was open to competitive quotations, the nature of the tender was not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Companies like SOFTCAT, which successfully secured this contract, are typically large-scale suppliers equipped to fulfil hardware needs promptly while ensuring compliance with procurement standards. Businesses looking to engage with public sector procurement can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and build lasting relationships with law enforcement agencies such as the Suffolk Constabulary.

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Notice Title

Purchase of CISCO equipment

Notice Description

Purchase of small quantity of CISCO switches Additional information: Purchased in accordance with local CSOs, alternative quotes obtained.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-030b7e81-0033-4411-be60-604487496cce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2307b7-371c-41e9-8315-c1300a476385
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,254 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,254 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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