Tender

Juniper Switch Migration

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "Juniper Switch Migration," aimed at replacing outdated switching infrastructure within its corporate network with a modern Juniper Mist-based LAN. This project falls under the services category, specifically computer network and computer-related services, and will be conducted in Swansea, United Kingdom. The tender process is open, and potential suppliers have until 26th June 2026 to submit their proposals. The project has an estimated value of £50,000 and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, reflecting the sub-central government public authority status of the buyer.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer network and IT services to expand their portfolios by partnering with a reputable local government body. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, with the procurement method fostering open competition below the threshold. Given the focus on both price (70%) and quality (30%), businesses that can deliver high-quality solutions at cost-effective rates stand to gain. The contract period runs from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026, offering a solid operational timeline for firms prepared to undertake the infrastructure upgrade.

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Notice Title

Juniper Switch Migration

Notice Description

Swansea Council is undertaking a project to replace ageing and end-of-support switching infrastructure across its corporate network and migrate to a Juniper Mist-based LAN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044906-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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