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DN793396 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 Network equipment refresh

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council has recently completed a procurement process for a network equipment refresh under the ICT Services Hardware Framework, titled "DN793396 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 Network equipment refresh". The procurement falls under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies, with a specific focus on network equipment. The process reached the "Award" stage, with the contract awarded on 8th October 2025 to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The contract, valued at £58,934.16, commenced on 11th October 2025 and concluded on 8th November 2025. This tender primarily targeted suppliers within the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer equipment and network solutions. Businesses, particularly SMEs and those not classified as VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise), are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement approach utilised was competitive, further encouraging firms to present their best capabilities and offerings. Engaging in such public procurement processes enables companies to expand their portfolios, foster relationships with governmental bodies, and gain financial benefits through secured contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN793396 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 Network equipment refresh

Notice Description

Network equipment refresh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e38dbc6-b6b3-4e5f-bd23-735be13b8877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a662d490-915c-4801-aad1-498f2ba7c264
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,934 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,934 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 2025 30 days
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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steve Haywood
Contact Email
steve.haywood@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513510543

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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