Award

9500 Switches

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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01 Jun 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent recently completed a procurement process for network equipment under the title "9500 Switches." This tender was part of a limited competition procedure, indicating it was below the threshold for a more extensive tender. The procurement process culminated in an award and contract on 1st June 2026, with the contract running from 1st to 2nd June 2026. The primary location for delivery is Maidstone, United Kingdom, under the sub-central government category. The tender included items like Cisco switches and related power supplies, focusing on enhancing network infrastructure.

This procurement presents various opportunities for businesses specialised in supplying high-quality network equipment, especially Cisco products. Companies with expertise in technology solutions for government agencies could find potential growth by aligning their offerings to meet such specialised and high-demand needs. Though this particular contract has been awarded to Softcat, a large-scale supplier, the focus on specific goods like switches can pique the interest of medium to large enterprises capable of delivering robust network solutions. Such tenders provide a pathway for suppliers to establish relationships within the public sector, which can be pivotal for business expansion.

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Notice Title

9500 Switches

Notice Description

Purchase of : 2x Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A (48 port 1/10/25Gbps SFP switch) 2x Cisco C9K-PWR-650WAC-R/2 (Redundant Power Supply) 10x Startech GLCLHSMD10ST (10 pack of StarTech 1Gbps Single Mode SFPs)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051591-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,779 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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