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High-performance, programmable network switch

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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01 Jul 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, UK, has recently concluded the procurement process for a high-performance, programmable network switch described as the Arista 7132 Series. This procurement falls under the industry categories of IT services and computing equipment, among others, and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, and UKJ. The procurement, which was under the 'Below threshold' category, moved through the tender to award stage with a contract signed on 20 March 2025, with an endpoint of 12 May 2025. The supplier chosen for this contract is Red Helix, a large-scale business entity situated in Aylesbury, UK.

The awarded contract for the network switch and associated goods creates a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, networking equipment, and software systems to engage with public sector undertakings. Companies with strengths in these areas, particularly those able to provide specialised technology solutions or consulting, would find this sector advantageous for contributing to and growing their business. The engagement of a large-scale supplier such as Red Helix underscores the competitive advantage for similarly scaled businesses, although smaller firms offering niche, high-quality products could also find opportunities in related contracts.

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Notice Title

High-performance, programmable network switch

Notice Description

Arista 7132 Series with 48 SFP28, 4 QSFP28, VU9P-3 FPGA, frontto-rear air, 2xAC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,042 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 12 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED HELIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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