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Borough Hall Network Switch Replacement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a project titled "Borough Hall Network Switch Replacement" managed by Bedford Borough Council, a regional authority located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Network components" (CPV code 32422000), was conducted as a direct award without prior publication due to its classification as falling outside the scope of the directive. The tender was part of the CCS/GCA RM6098 Lot 2 framework, focusing on hardware. This award stage was finalized on 16th July 2026, with the contract being awarded to Boxxe Limited for the replacement and upgrade of Cisco network switches at the Borough Hall site. The procurement method employed was 'limited', and the contract was officially signed on 1st July 2026 for a total value of £159,053.21.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the ICT equipment supply sector, particularly those specializing in network hardware. While the nature of the direct award means there was a limited competitive process, the value and scope indicate potential for future engagement with public sector clients seeking similar upgrades and replacements. Large enterprises, with established expertise in providing high-capacity and quality network solutions, would be well-suited to compete in this domain and potentially benefit from the ongoing need for technology upgrades in public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Borough Hall Network Switch Replacement

Notice Description

Network Switch Replacement for Borough Hall Site. Replacement and upgrade of existing Cisco switches. This will allow Bedford Borough Council to maintain an efficient and effective ICT solution to all staff members across the Borough Hall site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Switch Replacement for Borough Hall Site. Replacement and upgrade of existing Cisco switches. This will allow Bedford Borough Council to maintain an efficient and effective ICT solution to all staff members across the Borough Hall site. Qty. 37 switches and associated components.

Procurement Information

Direct Award is permitted under the CCS/GCA framework in RM 6098 Lot 2 - Hardware

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067287-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32422000 - Network components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,053 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD 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
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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