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Maintenance and Support of Aruba Switches

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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16 Sep 2025 at 10:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service has completed its procurement process for the "Maintenance and Support of Aruba Switches," a contract focused on the provision of data network management and support services for 66 Aruba Network switches. The procurement utilised a limited method for competition, and the contract was awarded in August 2025 with Bechtle Limited serving as the supplier. The contract, valued at £24,494.81 (net), spans a period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 and has the potential for renewal dependent on business needs. This procurement falls under the services category and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network management and data support services to showcase their capabilities in the public sector. The contract with the Crown Prosecution Service provides a platform for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in handling government requirements and IT infrastructure, to expand their reach and establish a reputable partnership with a central government authority. Given the potential for contract renewal, businesses with a strong capacity for innovation and adaptability to evolving technical demands may particularly benefit from engaging with this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Support of Aruba Switches

Notice Description

The Maintenance and Support of 66 Aruba Network switches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056890-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,494 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 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 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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