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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The North Yorkshire Council involves the replacement of Aruba 2530 switches across various sites with 120 Aruba 6000 series switches, a contract worth approximately £73,205.15. With a focus on network equipment, particularly within the realm of goods, the process reached the award stage on 7th March 2026. The contract period spanned from 9th March 2026 to 9th April 2026. The project is taking place in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method used was described as "Below threshold - unknown," with Switchshop Limited being the awarded supplier.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in networking equipment and technology upgrades, particularly those already supplying or looking to supply to public authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Switchshop Limited, which successfully secured this contract, will find opportunities for growth by participating in government tenders requiring technology solutions. Companies equipped with expertise in providing cutting-edge network infrastructure can leverage similar tenders to establish and expand their presence within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Aruba 2530 switch replacement

Notice Description

Supply of 120 Aruba 6000 series switches by Switchshop to the UCS team to replace 120 Aruba 2530 switches used at various NYC sites. The 2530 switches are due to go end of life later in 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053639-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£61,004 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

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