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Cisco APIC Replacement

Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process titled "Cisco APIC Replacement," classified under the hardware industry category. This procurement, conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Softcat Ltd. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Located in Stafford, this process was tagged at the award stage on 2nd February 2026, following the tender period's conclusion on 30th December 2025. The procurement involves delivery addresses beyond the UK, including the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Isle of Man, indicating a broad geographical scope.

This contract offers business growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in hardware supply, as it demonstrates a demand for specialised APIC replacement services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this kind of procurement, opening doors for niche market players to engage in similar future contracts. Companies with the capability to service multiple international regions are especially well-placed to take advantage of similar tenders, supported by their ability to deliver complex hardware solutions across diverse locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco APIC Replacement

Notice Description

Cisco APIC Replacement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5841a116-4173-443b-a426-11749941838b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6437ac-acb3-424c-b13d-7235c1545bb3
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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