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North Northamptonshire Council - Network Switches

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of network switches to Softcat PLC, a large supplier. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies" (CPV: 30200000) and is conducted using a limited procurement method through competitive quotation, below threshold. The contract, valued at £24,988.82, is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and spans a period from 16th January 2025 to 15th January 2030. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 14th January 2025, with the formal notice published on 14th July 2025. The contract aimed to address the data centre needs of the Council with network switches, adhering to their Contract Procedure Rules.

This procurement process presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in IT equipment and services, especially smaller enterprises and voluntary sector organisations as the tender is categorised as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector within the East Midlands region could greatly benefit from understanding the competitive quotation process used in this bid. Expertise in network equipment supply and service provisions is essential to compete in similar tenders, providing possibilities for collaboration or direct competition in future opportunities with the Council.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Network Switches

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the ''Council'') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide network switches with warranty for it's Data Centre, in line with the requirements of its quotation document. The Council has sought quotations from a number of Suppliers in line with its Contract Procedure Rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20dc3965-31f0-40f5-a4fb-b1cce082cff2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adba55ba-5b17-434c-96ba-1578942aa9b9
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,988 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,988 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2030 Over 5 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 3000

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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