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Network refresh/Firewalls

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process titled "Network refresh/Firewalls," focused on enhancing Edge Networking and Wi-Fi at their County Hall site in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under the computer-related services industry with CPV code 72500000, was awarded on 9th December 2025. The procurement method was selective, opting for a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from the 29th of July 2025 to the 3rd of November 2030. With a contract value of £118,680.76, this project aims to improve network performance, reliability, and scalability while also enhancing diagnostic and reporting capabilities. The procurement stage has reached the award update phase, indicating that the supplier, Specialist Computer Centres Plc (SCC), has been chosen to deliver the services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry to engage with public sector projects. Although this particular procurement does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of offering comprehensive network solutions and having experience with large-scale projects are well-suited for such opportunities. Public contracts like these facilitate strategic growth by providing a stable client base and potential for future collaborations with governmental bodies. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also gain recognition and credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network refresh/Firewalls

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to support a major Edge Networking and Wi-Fi refresh at our County Hall site. That will enhance performance, reliability and scalability, with improved diagnostic capabilities and reporting. The existing solution goes end-of-support towards the end of 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ffb6e3-c5f1-4a35-abde-cb3a57fd6a94
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 3 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC (SCC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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