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IT2472_Datacentre Switching Network Refresh

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 12:08

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "IT2472_Datacentre Switching Network Refresh" project was conducted by Wiltshire Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Trowbridge, United Kingdom. The procurement, which falls under the IT services category, aimed to refresh the datacentre's network switches to maintain compliance and address security risks. This open procurement procedure successfully awarded the contract to Usherline Limited on 21st May 2026 with a gross amount of £826,146.02. The contract period is set from 8th June 2026 to 31st May 2029, ensuring the infrastructure will be both secure and future-ready.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services and network solutions. By participating in similar tenders, companies can expand their business footprint and establish themselves as key players in the public sector's ICT infrastructure development. With a focus on open procedures, businesses capable of competitively delivering high-quality networking solutions have a strong potential to thrive in these procurement processes. This tender, specifically, highlighted the suitability for SMEs, further encouraging participation from diverse business entities within the region.

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Notice Title

IT2472_Datacentre Switching Network Refresh

Notice Description

The Datacentre Network Refresh project aims to replace aging network switches in the datacentre to ensure secure, resilient, and future-ready infrastructure. This initiative addresses equipment end-of-life, support contract expiry, and security risks identified in recent audits, aligning with the Council's network strategy. The project involves the procurement of twenty-six datacentre switches. This maintains compliance, supports growth, and mitigates risks from unsupported hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047069-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£688,455 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USHERLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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