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29 Jun 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Wyre Council, based in Poulton-le-Fylde, England, has completed a procurement process for the provision of network switches, firewalls, and wireless access points, with a five-year support term. This procurement falls within the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, classified under CPV code 32000000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage ended on 4th May 2026, and the contract has been awarded to The Networking People (TNP) Limited, starting from 13th May 2026 and continuing until 12th June 2031. The total contract value is £73,739.11, providing strategic communication infrastructure to support Wyre Council's operations.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in telecommunication and network infrastructure. Businesses involved in the supply of specialised communication equipment and services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering essential technological support and innovation. The long-term nature of the contract offers sustained business growth prospects for companies capable of providing high-quality equipment and reliable long-term support solutions, ensuring alignment with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Network switches, firewalls and access points with five year support

Notice Description

14 * Network switches with 5 year support 9 * Firewalls with 5 year support 16 * Wireless access points with 5 years support. 1* Delivery of equipment 1* Design scope session

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0da59e7-eb9d-41da-9658-e196d051a54c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904ada3d-1e2d-4764-9a32-a57dc918648b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,739 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 12 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
WYRE 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
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Postcode
FY6 7PU
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Breck
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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