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Ciena network hardware and software support

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council, located at the Civic Centre in Wolverhampton, has completed a tendering process to procure Ciena network hardware and software support. The contract, awarded to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, focuses on the provision of support services for various Ciena network components and software licensing for the Ciena MCP Platform. This procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" in the region of West Midlands, United Kingdom. Key details include the contract's active period between 7th November 2025 and 6th January 2026, with a total gross value of £35,396.93. The procurement method details were classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the procurement process has reached the "Award" stage with the contract being signed on 6th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in network hardware and software support, especially those experienced with Ciena products. Companies with expertise in providing technical support and software package solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous. As the awardee, SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, an SME located in Hitchin, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such procurement opportunities, indicating potential for growth and expansion in the tech support sector. Such opportunities enable businesses to enhance their portfolios and customer bases while collaborating with a sub-central government authority like Wolverhampton City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ciena network hardware and software support

Notice Description

We are seeking to find a supplier to provide support for our Ciena network hardware and software. We require support on 237 x 3916,(2) 1G SFP,(2)100M/1G SFP/RJ45,(2)100M/1G SFP, DUAL AC POWER 7 x 3928,(4)100M/1G SFP,(4)1G SFP,(4)10/1G SFP+,SAOS 6.X,DUAL AC POWER 11 x 5142,(20)100/1000M SFP,(4) 1G/10G SFP+, SYNC, EXT. TEMP, (2)SLOTS AC OR DC PLUG POWER SUPPLY 8 x 5170,(4)100G QSFP28,(40)10/1G SFP+,SAOS 8.X,SYNC,(2)SLOTS AC OR DC PSU And software licensing for our Ciena MCP Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006965-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,497 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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