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Supply of Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - 2026 - AWARD

EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective (ETC), a collaboration of further education colleges and training providers in the North-East of England, has completed a procurement process for supplying network switches and wireless access points for its new NETA Training facility. This process was conducted through an open procedure with the tender closing on 22nd April 2026 and the contract commencing on 7th May 2026, running until 31st October 2026. The procurement falls under the 'Network equipment' category (CPV code: 32420000), and deliveries are envisaged to various locations including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment to supply essential technology infrastructure, supporting the education sector. While the contract has been awarded to Aspire Technology Solutions Limited, similar future opportunities might be suitable for SMEs and larger firms alike, though this specific tender was not marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Past experience in delivering large-scale ICT projects could be advantageous for businesses looking to compete in similar procurement processes with ETC.

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Notice Title

Supply of Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - 2026 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers operating across the North-East of England. ETC is seeking a supplier to provide Network Switches and Wireless Access Points for our new NETA Training facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61746434-a4ec-4503-ba33-6e3fb52983a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5eebd1-1a02-4524-a777-1fb8294f8cb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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