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The Provision of Meraki Appliances and Meraki Access points

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of Meraki appliances and Meraki access points, focusing on network equipment within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via selective tender, using a call-off from the Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework, specifically Lot 2 for Hardware & Associated Services. The tender period concluded on 13th November 2025, with the contract set to commence on 21st November 2025 and end on 20th November 2026. The procurement, valued at GBP 88,890.94, falls under the 'goods' category and the award has been actively confirmed to Softcat PLC UK on 20th November 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in network equipment and associated services. By supplying to a high-profile entity like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, businesses can enhance their reputation and credentials within the public sector. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, well-established companies like Softcat PLC UK, with comprehensive capabilities in IT services and hardware provision, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for strategic growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Meraki Appliances and Meraki Access points

Notice Description

The Provision of Meraki Appliances and Meraki Access points. Procured via further competition via Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework 2024/S 000-039511 - Lot 2 Hardware & Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-336f26f5-ccde-46b8-97ff-1dc80e47499d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9656f9b-badb-4fd0-b473-ce842908502c
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

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,890 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
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
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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