Award

Network Switches and Software

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

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10 Apr 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Network Switches and Software" was conducted by New College Durham, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement relates to the supply of network switches and associated software, categorized under the industry of networks (CPV code: 32400000). This award-stage contract was facilitated through a closed framework agreement with the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) and holds a value of GBP 82,287.26. The contract was signed on 26th February 2026, and covers multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with New College Durham providing education services from their Durham campus.

Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender particularly for suppliers adept in providing networking solutions. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality network products and software would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. This contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating an emphasis on strategic partnerships and pre-established frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, which was awarded this contract, can benefit by engaging in closed frameworks or establishing connections with procurement bodies like New College Durham.

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Notice Title

Network Switches and Software

Notice Description

Supply of Network Switches and Associated Software,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Network Switches and Associated Software awarded using a closed Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework Agreement.

Procurement Information

Utilised a closed YPO framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032680-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,287 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5ES
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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