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Cisco Licensing for Datacentre Switches

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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31 Dec 2025 at 12:00

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:47

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has concluded a procurement process for 'Cisco Licensing for Datacentre Switches', with the contract being awarded to Specialist Computer Centres. This procurement falls under the category of Information Technology Services, operating within the region of England, United Kingdom. The process was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement provided by the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework, Lot 3 Software. The award was finalised on 10 December 2025, with contract execution starting from 19 December 2025, and extending to 18 December 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with updates published as of 31 December 2025.

This contractual award presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of IT services, particularly those specialising in datacentre solutions. With a total value of £31,007, the contract is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to their recognised suitability in the procurement details, although the selected supplier is a large-scale entity. Businesses that can provide competitive technological solutions through established framework agreements may find similar future tenders advantageous as a means to engage with prominent public sector entities like the NHS, thereby fostering business growth and visibility in the IT domain.

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Notice Title

Cisco Licensing for Datacentre Switches

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Cisco Licensing for Datacentre Switches to Specialist Computer Centres. This requirement has been procured via Further Competition through Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 3 Software Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ec0b117-0b35-4166-94c8-b5aef7060842
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b046449d-d1ea-48ef-882a-318e5d461cfa
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,007 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,007 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
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
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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