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Cisco Nexus

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

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12 Jan 2026 at 08:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire has completed a procurement process for the supply of network equipment as detailed under the project titled "Cisco Nexus". This tender involved the purchase of 3 x Nexus 9300 switches and other related items. The procurement stage is complete and was handled using a limited competition method due to the contract being below the threshold. The contract, signed on 18th December 2025, has a brief execution period from 19th December to 20th December 2025. The primary location for the delivery of goods is Harpenden, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on network equipment.

This contract offers potential for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and networking equipment to engage with public sector opportunities and establish a foothold in governmental projects. Large enterprises like Softcat Limited, who have been awarded this contract, are well-suited for such opportunities due to their capacity to supply high-volume, specialised equipment under constrained timelines. Businesses looking to enter the public procurement sector can leverage contracts like these to demonstrate capability and compliance with sub-central government needs, opening pathways to further contracts in similar categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco Nexus

Notice Description

To purchase 3 x Nexus 9300 48x 100M/1/2.5/5/10GT, 6x 100G Switch and 8 x QSFP40G BiDi Short-reach Transceive

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002092-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,938 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictservices@bch.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARPENDEN
Postcode
AL5 4GZ
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Harpenden West
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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