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Critical Hardware Support

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "Critical Hardware Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a focus on Cisco hardware and related equipment. The procurement process was executed directly without competition, as it was below the threshold, and is currently in the Award stage. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st July 2026, with potential extensions available for up to two additional 12-month periods. The primary location of service delivery is within the UKC12 region. Key dates included the publication of a contract notice on 1st September 2025 and the signing of the contract on 1st August 2025.

This tender provided a business growth opportunity particularly suited for large-scale IT service providers, such as WCL (UK) LIMITED, who was the awarded supplier. The specifics of the contract offer substantial work in critical hardware support, including high-demand items such as Cisco ISR routers, wireless controllers, and security appliances, making it an attractive opportunity for firms specialising in Cisco technologies. The contract value, amounting to £58,287.60, could serve as a foundation for enhancing business portfolios and service capabilities, especially for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector's IT domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Critical Hardware Support

Notice Description

Cisco critical hardware vendor support Cisco ISR 4331 UC Bundle, PVDM4-32, UC L x2 ASR1002-X, 5G, K9, A x2 Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller x1 Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controller x2 Catalyst 9300 24-port data only, Network x2 Cisco DNA Centre Appliance 44 Core x1 Cisco Business Edition 6000 (M6) Appliance x2 Meraki MX250 Cloud Managed Security Appliance x2 Catalyst 6509 x2 Nexus 9300 48p 1/10/25G, 6p 40/100G, MAC x4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05911b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052726-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
£58,287 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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