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15 Jun 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

In June 2026, St Helens College, based in St Helens, England, finalised the procurement process for a contract titled "Extreme Switches." This procurement falls under the industry category of network components (CPV: 32422000) and is part of the ICT Networking and Storage Solutions Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 1 for On-Premise Solutions. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The overall value of the contract is £36,822.42, and it was awarded on 3rd June 2026 to CDW International Limited. Deliveries are expected to be made in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in networking solutions, particularly those that can provide high-security and efficient data connection products. While this specific procurement was unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger businesses with established capabilities in ICT infrastructure could successfully engage in similar tenders. The awarded contract with CDW International Limited exemplifies the types of organisations well-suited for these demands, highlighting the importance of expertise in network components for future contract opportunities within this framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Extreme Switches

Notice Description

Extreme Switches for IT department. The switched are used to connect devices together on a network and move data between them efficiently and securely Framework - ICT Networking and Storage Solutions Framework Agreement, Reference CPC/JE/01/2020 Lot 1 On Premise Solutions (Specialist Lot)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1353bfdd-a4c4-46c5-914b-54a9f0e680ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/296a112e-4008-44ae-a509-e4a11c377992
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32422000 - Network components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,822 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,822 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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