Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Sixth Form College Farnborough Network Infrastructure Project Edge Switches

THE PROSPECT TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 09:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Prospect Trust has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Sixth Form College Farnborough Network Infrastructure Project Edge Switches," focusing on computer-related equipment. The Trust, a public authority within sub-central government, is located in Farnborough, United Kingdom (UKJ37). The procurement method was open, which commenced with an award notice published on 16th March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £270,000, is set to commence on 27th March 2026 and end on 4th September 2026. The project involves designing, configuring, testing edge switches, and partially installing them over a period primarily during college holidays, with Elmdale IT Services Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, focusing on networking equipment for educational establishments. Companies specialising in IT infrastructure and computer-related equipment, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find such contracts beneficial to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The open procedure allows SMEs holding expertise in edge switch design and installation to compete effectively, demonstrating their capacity to operate within strict educational timelines and deliver complexity under contract options. As an open procurement across the UK, businesses positioned to meet demand surges or adapt to urgent educational infrastructure needs can find this sector a rewarding avenue for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Sixth Form College Farnborough Network Infrastructure Project Edge Switches

Notice Description

Edge switch(es) design, configuration, and testing with partial installation. Over 6-8 months (during college holiday periods)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023287-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PROSPECT TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FARNBOROUGH
Postcode
GU14 8JX
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Rushmoor
Electoral Ward
Cherrywood
Westminster Constituency
Aldershot

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELMDALE IT SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...