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003718 - Supply of Ad-hoc Network Infrastructure & Hardware via NHS SBS DWS2

Durham County Council

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20 Aug 2026 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council procured network equipment and related hardware for ad-hoc purchases supporting the replacement of existing ICT infrastructure, ongoing technology projects and business-as-usual work. The requirement covers network items supplied through Switchshop, which is the incumbent provider for wider or existing schemes and programmes. The work supports the council’s operations in the North East of England, with delivery in the United Kingdom. This is a goods procurement, classified under CPV 32420000 for network equipment. The arrangement is intended for organisations able to supply network infrastructure and hardware as individual requirements arise, rather than for one defined installation project or a single fixed equipment delivery.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from the NHS SBS DWS2 framework. Durham County Council selected Switchshop Limited as supplier, with an award date of 31 August 2026. The contract runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its maximum award value is £450,000 including the stated currency of GBP, but this value is not guaranteed: purchases will be made on an ad-hoc basis up to that amount. The tender submission deadline was 30 July 2026 at 12:00 UK time. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. No lots are identified.

For a supplier reviewing future demand from Durham County Council, this award demonstrates a requirement for responsive supply of network infrastructure and hardware to support ICT replacement, projects and routine operations. A credible competitor would need reliable access to a broad range of network equipment, the capacity to fulfil individual ad-hoc orders, and the ability to support an incumbent-style relationship across existing schemes and programmes. Experience of public-sector ICT supply and the operational discipline to handle recurring replacement requirements would strengthen a supplier’s position. The procurement route also shows the importance of access to the NHS SBS DWS2 framework and readiness to compete for framework call-offs, rather than relying only on one-off project tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

003718 - Supply of Ad-hoc Network Infrastructure & Hardware via NHS SBS DWS2

Notice Description

Durham County Council require the ability to purchase Network items on an ad-hoc basis to support ongoing existing ICT Infrastructure & Hardware replacements / projects in the delivery of BAU work. This requirement is to enable the purchases to be made via Switchshop where they are the incumbent provider of wider or existing schemes / programmes. The best rtm for this requirement is via the NHS SBS DWS2 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd7a8fbd-c3f4-49ce-b613-f837121bc28b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c3b922-c120-400f-b595-3d383e875f97
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Switchshop Limited

Further Information

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