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Network Services on behalf of Barton Peveril College

NHS Shared Business Services

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27 Jul 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services is buying network infrastructure and associated network services for Barton Peveril College. The requirement is to replace 46 ageing network switches with modern equipment integrated with central management and security systems. The work supports the college’s teaching and digital services through its existing co-managed service arrangement, covering the Eastleigh campus at Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire. It is primarily a goods requirement, classified as computer network services (CPV 72700000). The opportunity is relevant to suppliers of enterprise networking hardware, managed network infrastructure, network security integration and ongoing technical support, particularly those able to work within an established co-managed service model and support a further-education environment.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 24 July 2026 at 5pm, and the award was made on 24 July 2026. KHIPU Networks Ltd was awarded the contract for £502,985.77 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 1 August 2031. The tender was assessed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement covers the full network-switch replacement and associated infrastructure integration rather than separate lots. The award is active, and the contract provides for network and digital-service support over the stated contract period.

For a supplier assessing future demand from this buyer, the award demonstrates a substantial requirement for planned replacement of ageing college network infrastructure, combined with integration into central management and security systems. A credible competitor would need enterprise switching expertise, experience designing and deploying modern managed networks, and the ability to integrate new equipment with existing security and management platforms. It would also need to provide dependable technical support within a co-managed service arrangement, understand the operational needs of teaching and digital services, and manage a multi-site or campus-scale infrastructure refresh involving dozens of switches. Framework access and the capacity to deliver both implementation and sustained service support would strengthen its position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Services on behalf of Barton Peveril College

Notice Description

The replacement of 46 ageing network switches with modern infrastructure integrated with central management and security systems as part of the existing co-managed service to support teaching and digital services for the next 7-10 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40e3d18f-3e11-4d21-8cf3-77547e4ac4dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e6f764-30bb-4bd7-a1b4-fec82b13b7e7
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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£502,985 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£502,985 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shared Business Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5ZA
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh South
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU Networks Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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