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Sixth Form College Farnborough Network Infrastructure Project Edge Switches

THE PROSPECT TRUST

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 09:09

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 16:38

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.

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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)

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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20254 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PROSPECT TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FARNBOROUGH
Postcode
GU14 8JX
Post Town
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

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