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Network Infrastructure Switches

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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18 Feb 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton has completed the procurement process for network infrastructure switches, aimed at enhancing its 10G network capability and data transfer efficiency. Categorised under network equipment within the goods procurement process, this tender follows a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. Contract notice was published on 18th February 2026 with the agreement signed on the same day, and the active contract period commencing on 1st March 2026, concluding on 26th August 2027. The procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and is specifically focused at the Southampton location.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment, particularly those capable of delivering robust, high-speed networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying network infrastructure are well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts, evidenced by VANIX LLP, an SME, being awarded this contract. Businesses that can meet the intricate technical and delivery requirements could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and secure additional public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Network Infrastructure Switches

Notice Description

The NOC has a requirement to provide 10G network capability to computer servers, improving data transfer speeds to/from network storage and improve resilience at their Southampton Location

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06573c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014855-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£36,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 26 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VANIX

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