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07 Jul 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "UDN - LAN switch refresh," managed by West Northamptonshire Council, pertains to acquiring additional LAN switches for various sites across the United Kingdom. Located in Northampton, UKF region, this procurement falls under the goods category with specific focus on network infrastructure. The procurement method was below threshold, and the process has reached the award stage as of 7th July 2026. The awarded contract, amounting to £93,090.56, is scheduled for execution starting 8th July 2026, concluding on 6th May 2031. The contract includes delivery to multiple UK regions, covering UKC to UKK.

This tender's successful completion provides an excellent opportunity for suppliers in the network infrastructure industry to expand their portfolio by participating in public sector projects. Businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT equipment are well-suited to compete, particularly those able to handle distributed delivery across multiple regions in the UK. SMEs like SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, the awarded supplier, have demonstrated their capability to participate effectively in similar procurement processes, paving the way for business growth and strengthening ties with governmental bodies. Such contracts offer significant exposure and revenue potential for businesses focused on network solutions.

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Notice Title

UDN - LAN switch refresh

Notice Description

Additional LAN switches for WNC sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063581-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,090 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 6 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

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