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Network infrastructure upgrade - The Parker E-ACT Academy (Connect the Classroom)

E-ACT

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19 Aug 2026 at 15:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

E-ACT procured a network infrastructure upgrade for The Parker E-ACT Academy. The requirement covers the supply, installation and configuration of Cat6a copper cabling, Cisco Meraki switches and wireless access points. It also includes 10-year Meraki licences and support, together with associated planning, testing, project management, handover and training. The work is for the academy and delivery is in the United Kingdom. This is primarily a network equipment and installation requirement, combining hardware supply with structured cabling, wireless deployment, configuration and supporting professional services. E-ACT is the buying organisation, based in Kettering. The scope would suit an IT infrastructure provider able to deliver a complete school or campus network upgrade rather than a supplier offering equipment only.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective procedure under a framework agreement. The process was not competitively reopened. One lot was awarded to WCL (UK) LIMITED on 10 August 2026. The award value is £178,000 excluding VAT, or £213,600 including VAT. The awarded contract period runs from 19 September 2026 to 27 February 2027, with signature scheduled for 19 September 2026. The contract covers the full network infrastructure upgrade, including equipment, cabling, installation, configuration, licensing, support, testing, project management, handover and training. The award is above the relevant threshold. The published outcome identifies network equipment as the classification for the awarded requirement.

This award shows that E-ACT buys integrated education network upgrades combining physical infrastructure, active network equipment, wireless connectivity, software licensing and ongoing manufacturer support. A credible future competitor would need to manage the whole delivery chain: survey and planning, Cat6a cabling, Cisco Meraki switch and wireless access-point installation, configuration, testing and handover. Practical capability in project management, user or staff training and technical documentation would also be important, since these formed part of the requirement. Suppliers should be able to support a multi-stage deployment in a school environment and provide continuing Meraki licensing and support rather than treating the opportunity as a one-off hardware sale. The successful route was a framework award, so relevant framework access and experience of delivering through framework arrangements would strengthen a supplier’s position when this buyer next tests comparable demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network infrastructure upgrade - The Parker E-ACT Academy (Connect the Classroom)

Notice Description

Supply, installation and configuration of network infrastructure for The Parker E-ACT Academy, including Cat6a copper cabling, Cisco Meraki switches, wireless access points, 10-year Meraki licences/support and associated planning, testing, project management, handover and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e7e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079137-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
E-ACT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 7HP
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCL (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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