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GB-Bristol: Cisco Equipment

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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18 Feb 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Students, located in Bristol, concerns the supply of Cisco network equipment with the CPV classification 32420000, indicating it is within the network equipment category. The buying organisation's office is situated at Lime Kiln Close, Bristol, UK, with the tender process marked as complete and the procurement stage at the award phase as of 18th February 2026. The procurement involves goods valued at £36,428.56, with a contract period spanning from 18th February 2026 to 16th March 2027. Although specific procurement method details are not provided, the tender involved delivers to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award was made to Vohkus Ltd on 17th February 2026, confirming their role as the supplier in this procurement process.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for large businesses specialising in network equipment to expand their services within the South West region of the UK, particularly companies with expertise in Cisco equipment. The Office for Students' requirement for networking solutions indicates potential ongoing demand, allowing businesses to establish themselves as key suppliers in this sector. Although the suitability for SMEs or VCSEs is indicated as false, larger enterprises can leverage this exclusive supply to grow their portfolio and influence within the public procurement arena.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Cisco Equipment

Notice Description

Cisco network equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdce5251-1482-4499-a029-c28110ac17ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84eca09b-62bb-4cb1-af5c-696b523597b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£36,428 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,428 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 1-2 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOHKUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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