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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.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d7f
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031728-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
CPV Codes: 72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline: 8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 29 May 2026 - 30 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031728-2026
8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Available under URN IT2472 on Supplying the South West Portal

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