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Edge Switch Replacement - Set 2

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Edge Switch Replacement - Set 2", related to the network equipment industry category. This procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project involves the replacement of edge switches and includes a DNA Advantage Licence effective from the equipment delivery date for three years. The procurement status is recorded as complete, with the award stage concluded on 22 January 2026. The contract commenced on 23 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 23 January 2029. The services are intended to be provided within the Southampton area, with the postal code SO14 7LY indicating the delivery location. The total contract value is £175,028.86 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment supply and maintenance, particularly those experienced in working within public sector frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, CDW Limited, suggests that businesses with a considerable scale and the capacity to fulfil large contracts would perform well. Therefore, companies involved in the supply and installation of telecommunications equipment can view such tenders as a strategic avenue for business expansion, capitalising on the growing demand for network infrastructure upgrades in public institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edge Switch Replacement - Set 2

Notice Description

Replacement of Edge Switches including DNA Advantage License (for 3 years from equipment delivery date)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f41189d-62b4-4205-89be-d014bf085012
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61aa376-c99f-4a59-a591-dd2abc29ee55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,028 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,028 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2029 3-4 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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