Tender

Cisco goods and services-251106

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bracknell Forest Borough Council, titled "Cisco goods and services-251106," is currently in its tender stage. The organisation, located in Bracknell, UK, is seeking suppliers for Cisco switches, modules, cables, and support services, including DNA Advantage. This procurement falls under the industry category of network equipment and related services. The open competition method is being used for this tender, which is below-threshold. Interested parties should note the tender period ending on 12th December 2025, with an enquiry period deadline of 28th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in network equipment and data network support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, presenting a chance to expand their client base by collaborating with a sub-central government authority. With a contract value of approximately £120,000, companies that can demonstrate competitive pricing and high-quality services stand a good chance to compete effectively. The award criteria focus heavily on price, which accounts for 80% of the evaluation, with quality comprising the remaining 20%. This procurement is ideal for businesses that excel in cost-effective service delivery.

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Notice Title

Cisco goods and services-251106

Notice Description

Procurement of Cisco switches, modules, cables, with support and DNA Advantage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071475-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32410000 - Local area network

32420000 - Network equipment

72315100 - Data network support services

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dan Tutty
Contact Email
dan.tutty@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01344351966

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

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