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Edge Switching and Wi-Fi Infrastructure

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for Edge Switching and Wi-Fi Infrastructure, classified under the computer-related services industry category. The contracting authority is located in Taunton, with services delivered to postal code TA1 4DY and other international regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage as of 17th September 2025, with Specialist Computer Centres PLC being the appointed supplier. The contract period extends from 30th July 2025 to 1st November 2030, with the procurement valued at £225,607.79.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and services. Companies with expertise in computer-related services and capable of implementing complex IT solutions would find this tender particularly advantageous. The procurement not only covers the Somerset region but also extends to various international locations, offering extensive reach for businesses aiming to expand their operations globally. While the opportunity focused on larger enterprises due to the nature of the procurement, it allows for substantial engagement in the public sector and large-scale technology deployment.

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Notice Title

Edge Switching and Wi-Fi Infrastructure

Notice Description

Edge Switching and Wi-Fi Infrastructure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3eb5fb86-5e6f-429b-a92a-5b207f5968e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1ddad5-752a-458d-9de9-b4e7824d520f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,607 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,607 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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