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ICT Network Equipment - Herts

ESSEX POLICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ICT Network Equipment - Herts" was conducted by Essex Police, with the purpose of supplying networking equipment to the new Herts HQ Atrium Buildings. This tender, classified under the CPV code "32420000" for Network Equipment, falls under the main procurement category of goods. It is located in the East of England with a delivery postal code of AL8 6XF. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 23 January 2026, with the contract period running from 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. This stage of the procurement is marked as complete with an award date of the same day.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering a contract valued at £190,621.52. Businesses specialising in ICT networking equipment that can provide efficient and reliable connectivity solutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Softcat plc, a leading supplier, has been identified as the successful awardee. Companies with expertise in similar industry sectors might find engagements like these beneficial for expanding their market reach and establishing significant footholds in governmental supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT Network Equipment - Herts

Notice Description

ICT Networking Equipment which will provide connectivity to the new Herts HQ Atrium Buildings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7462673d-360b-43e1-9781-8ed7b7cd9b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e5e379-7f3a-4860-bd37-6deeb9a22159
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
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
£190,621 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,621 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
ESSEX POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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