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Dell Core Switch Support and Maintenance 2026-2029

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 14:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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30 Jun 2026 at 12:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Dartford Borough Council involves the renewal of hardware support, including manufacturer software updates, for the network core switch. The tender, titled "Dell Core Switch Support and Maintenance 2026-2029," falls within the services industry category and is specifically related to software maintenance and repair services. Located in Dartford, United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 8th August 2026 and conclude on 7th August 2029. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, and has been awarded to DELL CORPORATION LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware support and maintenance services to engage with public sector projects, particularly those capable of providing robust software updates and repair solutions. Enterprises of substantial scale, akin to DELL CORPORATION LIMITED, which possesses the capability to deliver comprehensive service maintenance for critical network components, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The process highlights the demand within the public sector for dependable ongoing support, opening avenues for companies with a strong service delivery track record to expand their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dell Core Switch Support and Maintenance 2026-2029

Notice Description

Renewal of hardware support, including manufacturer software updates for the network core switch

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c024
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£26,834 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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