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QQ26008 - HPE Aruba Network Hardware

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, has recently completed a procurement process titled "QQ26008 - HPE Aruba Network Hardware." This process, classified under the goods category, involves the purchase of HPE Aruba Network hardware. The tender was carried out by Wolverhampton City Council and awarded to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED. The contract commencement date was 5th February 2026, and it is set to conclude on 5th March 2026. The procurement method used was below the threshold, marked as unknown, and the total contract value is £70,582.18, with a net amount of £58,818.48. The contract, now active, covered delivery within the UK region.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the hardware industry, as demonstrated by the involvement of SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise. Companies with expertise in supplying network hardware and related technology can find similar opportunities within public sector procurement. Engaging in such contracts not only helps them establish a relationship with government bodies but also enhances their portfolio while ensuring a steady revenue stream through government-funded projects.

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Notice Title

QQ26008 - HPE Aruba Network Hardware

Notice Description

Purchase of HPE Aruba Network hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009860-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,818 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 5 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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