Tender

Supply of Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - 2026

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated an open tender process seeking suppliers for network switches and wireless access points for their NETA Training facility in the North-East of England. Currently in the tender stage, the process concludes with the submission deadline on 22nd April 2026. The tender is valued at £90,000 and falls within the network equipment category. Interested parties can submit proposals electronically via the specified submission link, with enquiries closing on 14th April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment, particularly those offering high-quality hardware solutions. The award criteria highlight quality over price, with quality accounting for 70% of the decision-making process. Companies operating within the network equipment sector can leverage their expertise to provide competitive solutions, fostering business growth through engagement with a reputable educational entity. The procurement method encourages competition below threshold, opening doors for small to medium enterprises to participate and benefit.

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Notice Title

Supply of Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - 2026

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers operating across the North-East of England. ETC is seeking a supplier to provide Network Switches and Wireless Access Points for our new NETA Training facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06796c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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