Planning

Supply of Networking Equipment including Support and Maintenance

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

08 Jun 2026 at 12:31

Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is planning a procurement process for the supply of networking equipment, including support and maintenance, to various council establishments. This procurement falls under the goods category, with an anticipated gross contract value of £5,400,000. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant update published on 8th June 2026. The contract is regionally scoped to the UK, with the main delivery location being in the East Midlands. The upcoming contract period is scheduled to commence on 31st October 2027 and conclude on 31st October 2030. A future notice for this procurement is expected by 1st July 2027, which will provide further details and potential submission deadlines.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in network servers, data network management services, and computer network services. Companies that can provide comprehensive networking solutions, coupled with ongoing support and maintenance, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. It offers an extensive period for supply and maintenance, allowing businesses to establish a robust working relationship with Derbyshire County Council. Enterprises with experience and capabilities in handling large-scale public sector contracts and with a strategic focus on the East Midlands region will find this tender especially aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Supply of Networking Equipment including Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Supply of Networking Equipment including Support and Maintenance to Council establishments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053782-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

72315200 - Data network management services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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