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Supply and Support of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Infrastructure Equipment

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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15 Oct 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, recently completed a procurement process for the "Supply and Support of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Infrastructure Equipment." This tender, which falls under the industry categories of IT services, office and computing machinery, and laboratory equipment, involved the purchasing of various network infrastructure components, including switches, power supplies, and licenses. The procurement was conducted under a contractual agreement signed on 12th August 2025, with the contract spanning from 11th September 2025 to 11th September 2028. Insight Direct (UK) Limited, a large supplier based in Sheffield, was awarded the contract. The process was held under the "Below threshold - unknown" method, indicating a potentially less competitive landscape.

This procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT and network infrastructure fields to expand their market presence, particularly those offering similar goods and services. Companies that specialise in supplying Cisco network equipment and supporting IT infrastructure would have found themselves well-positioned to compete in this process. As public infrastructure continues to digitise, similar future tenders could provide recurring opportunities for businesses capable of supplying technologically adept solutions and support services. The contract's scope, focusing on both goods and services, allows for involvement across various stages of the supply chain, boosting growth potential for innovative companies in this sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Support of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Infrastructure Equipment

Notice Description

Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches Power supplies Fan trays SSD storage modules Cisco DNA Advantage licenses SMARTnet Total Care CAREnet support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065444-2025
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)

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)

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
£67,104 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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