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UDN - LAN switch refresh

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "UDN - LAN switch refresh" contract was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, a regional authority based in Northampton. This contract falls under the category of network infrastructure, specifically for the procurement of LAN hardware, and is classified as a goods procurement. Located in the UKF24 region, the procurement stage was at the award level as of 8th May 2026, with the contract having been signed on 21st April 2026. The procurement method employed was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, as all vendors on the framework NHS SBS SBS10510 were invited to participate, culminating in an award to the supplier offering the lowest price.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure to showcase their competencies in delivering high-quality LAN solutions. Companies that are part of existing frameworks, particularly those adept at competitive pricing in the commodity market, would find this pathway ideal for business growth. Switchshop Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Hitchin, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that SMEs can successfully compete in such procurement processes, provided they align with the specified criteria and frameworks.

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Notice Title

UDN - LAN switch refresh

Notice Description

for the procurement of LAN hardware

Lot Information

Lot 1

refreshing aged LAN switches across the WNC estates

Procurement Information

competition was run as per framework NHS SBS SBS10510. all vendors listed on the framework were invited to opt in and any opting in were provided requirements via RfQ documentation with the vendor with the lowest price being awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06940d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£684,772 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

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