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LAN Switch & DC Firewall Appliances

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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16 Mar 2026 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for LAN Switch & DC Firewall Appliances was carried out by Hertfordshire Constabulary. This tender, classified under the industry category of Network equipment, targets the needs of Beds, Cambs & Herts Police located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen was selective, specifically utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process reached the award stage, with the award date being 6th March 2026, and publication followed on 16th March 2026. The contract period spans from 10th March 2026 to 30th April 2026, with key procurement stages completed prior to the tender period ending on 25th February 2026.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing network equipment. Given the focus on LAN Switch and DC Firewall Appliances, suppliers within the IT equipment sector are ideally suited to compete. The procurement process favoured small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering an excellent opportunity for these businesses to expand their presence in the public sector market. Hertfordshire Constabulary acts as the buyer, while Softcat plc, located in Buckinghamshire, was awarded the contract, demonstrating successful competition from a capable supplier fulfilling the specific needs of police forces in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LAN Switch & DC Firewall Appliances

Notice Description

LAN Switch & DC Firewall Appliances for Beds, Cambs & Herts Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f96c709d-ab44-4de1-a419-c6c69368739e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd9948c-9dee-413a-b996-62d461dfe5a9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£760,159 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£633,465 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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