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IT2472_Datacentre Switching Network Refresh

Wiltshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 13:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 May 2026 at 13:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 09:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council, a sub-central government authority based in Trowbridge, UK, has completed the procurement process for a Datacentre Switching Network Refresh project. This initiative involved purchasing twenty-six new datacentre network switches to replace outdated equipment, addressing support contract expiration and security risks, in alignment with the Council's network strategy. The procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by the GPA, with the award granted on 9th June 2026. Usherline Limited, a supplier based in Bath, won the contract, which is active from 9th June 2026 to 30th June 2027, with a total contract value of £826,146.00, focusing on IT services including consulting and software development.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in networking and infrastructure solutions. The project highlights the importance of advanced technical capabilities and the ability to support organisational growth and security compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Usherline Limited, which are capable of providing reliable and scalable solutions, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in such contracts can provide substantial business growth by diversifying service portfolios and enhancing technical reputations in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054300-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£688,455 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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