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Wifi Refresh - Phase 2

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 08:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the award stage of their procurement process for the "Wifi Refresh - Phase 2" project, geared towards replacing old wifi infrastructure. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, identified by the CPV code 72000000, and is located in the North East, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an overall contract value of £299,945.52. The tender period ended on 18th May 2026, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The award, made on 19th May 2026, was granted to Switchshop Limited, an SME based in Hertfordshire.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those involved in consulting, software development, and support, looking to expand within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Switchshop Limited, are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive internet and communication solutions. Businesses looking to engage in future procurements with similar requirements should consider aligning their offerings with framework agreements to increase the chances of selection in a call-off process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wifi Refresh - Phase 2

Notice Description

Replacement of old wifi infrastructure

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ea6a1f7-69ff-44ff-90d7-c9842fd7cffd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72d92ff-3b42-41e6-bbe5-621153f2acb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,945 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,945 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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