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IT Network Refresh CISCO Edge Switches & Nexus Data Centre

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE

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22 Jan 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "IT Network Refresh CISCO Edge Switches & Nexus Data Centre" was conducted by Nottinghamshire Police, located at Sherwood Lodge, Nottingham. It focused on supplying hardware under the CPV classification "44316400". The industry category for this process is goods, specifically hardware, with the procurement occurring in Nottingham, England (postal code: NG5 8PP). This process concluded at the award stage, with a contract value of £476,355.83 awarded to Softcat Plc, under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant contract period starts from 16th January 2026 and extends to 15th January 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT hardware suppliers, particularly those specialising in networking equipment. The contract's framework-based procurement method suggests that businesses already within such frameworks stand to benefit directly. Though the opportunity is best suited for larger firms given the contract's scale, it is also friendly to small and medium-sized enterprises, broadening the potential field of competitors. Being awarded this contract could provide substantial growth opportunities through recurring revenue over the three-year hardware replacement cycle.

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Notice Title

IT Network Refresh CISCO Edge Switches & Nexus Data Centre

Notice Description

For the supply and delivery of CISCO Edge Switches and Nexus Data centre hardware over a 3 year replacement cycle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81452723-915d-4c7f-b394-101c5ce0cc4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f028ad73-b383-4588-8dcc-88277ec6672d
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
£476,355 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£476,355 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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