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01 Jul 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk and Norfolk, contracting the supply of networking equipment to support their joint network. The contract, titled "Supply of Networking Equipment," falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on networking, internet, and intranet software packages. It was conducted as a limited competition, as it was below the financial threshold, and has reached the award stage with a total contract value of £63,819. The awarded supplier is SCC (UK) LIMITED. The contract started on 27th June 2026 and is set to end by 1st September 2026. The primary locations involved in this procurement are Ipswich, Suffolk, and Wymondham, Norfolk in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly significant for businesses specialising in communications technology and networking solutions, offering them a chance to establish a foothold in the public sector by working with regional police authorities. Companies equipped with cutting-edge technology and efficient service management would find this contract beneficial in building a strong portfolio with public authorities. Moreover, businesses adept at handling below-threshold limited competitions can leverage their niche capabilities to secure future tenders in similar government projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Networking Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of a number of Networking switches for the local Network. Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies operate a joint Network. Other quotes obtained in accordance with local CSOs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c152
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061752-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,819 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCC (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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