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EHRC 2526-20 IT Network Switch

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the provision of new IT network switch equipment, under the title "EHRC 2526-20 IT Network Switch". This contract, awarded as of 28 January 2026, involves the installation, configuration, and handover of network switches, along with support and maintenance services. The procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with a contract period spanning from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework Agreement. The services will be delivered across England, Scotland, and Wales with a total contract value of £34,795.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure services, consulting, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for such contracts, given the suitability criteria, which support SME participation. Potential competition for similar future tenders can help such enterprises to expand their public sector footprint and establish or strengthen their partnerships with governmental bodies like the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The procurement of such vital IT services indicates the demand for advanced technical solutions and professional service expertise in the public sector, fostering business growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2526-20 IT Network Switch

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of new network switch equipment, including support and maintenance, licenses and professional services to install, configure and handover. This is a further competition under Lot 2a of the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c99da86-765a-482b-8029-546ca787d107
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f987cbf-1035-4bc0-b75a-d88efca4914a
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,795 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,795 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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