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Cumberland Network - Branch Site Switches and Access Points (ex-Cumbria CC)

Cumberland Council

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05 Oct 2026 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council bought network equipment for branch-site connectivity across its network. The requirement covers branch-site switches and access points, supporting connectivity at the council’s branch locations. The work is categorised as network equipment (CPV 32420000) and is associated with England. Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, is the buyer. This is a goods procurement focused on supplying connectivity equipment rather than a stated installation, support or managed-service requirement.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to The Networking People (TNP) Ltd. The award was made on 29 September 2026, with a contract value of £279,285.52. The contract period runs from 9 October 2026 to 8 October 2031. Cumberland Council used an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 9 September 2026 at 5pm, and the estimated procurement value was also £279,285.52. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The supplied information does not set out evaluation criteria or a division into lots.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates Cumberland Council’s demand for branch-site network connectivity equipment. Businesses positioned for a comparable requirement would need to supply network switches and access points appropriate to branch locations and deliver connectivity equipment for a council network. The procurement was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating that SME suppliers were considered able to participate. The selected supplier was The Networking People (TNP) Ltd. The available requirement information does not establish particular certifications, technical standards, installation duties, support arrangements or capacity thresholds, so these should not be assumed when assessing the relevance of the award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumberland Network - Branch Site Switches and Access Points (ex-Cumbria CC)

Notice Description

Cumberland Network - Branch Site Connectivity for Cumberland Council (ex-Cumbria CC)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6227e45-911d-4620-9008-a16dfe05c0b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fd30dc-dc57-4de6-b1d7-6c8a373264c5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£279,285 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,285 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2026 - 8 Oct 2031 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
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8QG
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Networking People (TNP) Ltd

Further Information

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