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NCC1820 Session Border Controllers

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 12:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the installation and support of Session Border Controllers, titled "NCC1820 Session Border Controllers". This procurement, classified under the "Local area network" industry, involves a direct award method. The goods are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period set from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2029. The tender process commenced with an award phase, with key dates including the award on 9th February 2026 and the notice published on 23rd February 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for growth in the networking sector, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering technical installation and support services. Companies with expertise in local area networks and a base in the North East or a readiness to operate there would find this contract aligned with their business objectives. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, an SME, has been awarded this contract, underscoring the potential for similar businesses to engage in future procurement opportunities with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1820 Session Border Controllers

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council are procuring Installation and Support for Session Border Controllers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc4ed905-3a68-4bcb-ace0-355a5ce302d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf57b448-c636-4f5d-8168-aef91d4a6a12
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
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32410000 - Local area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,624 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,624 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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