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Network Operating System (Cisco)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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02 Oct 2026 at 14:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a supplier to help move its data-centre network from a Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller-managed Cisco ACI environment to a traditional Cisco NX-OS architecture. The work covers consultancy, network design, implementation, migration, testing, knowledge transfer and ongoing support. This is a specialist data-centre networking and IT consultancy requirement, with associated software and systems. Delivery is for the council in East Riding of Yorkshire. Suppliers need to be able to plan and execute the technical transition while supporting the council through testing and knowledge transfer, as well as providing support for the resulting network environment.

The council invited offers through an open procedure. The requirement is a single lot. The stated contract period runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 July 2034. The estimated value is £275,000 excluding VAT (£330,000 including VAT). The deadline for enquiries was 23 October 2026 at 16:00, and the bid submission deadline was 4 November 2026 at 12:00. The council set 4 December 2026 as the award decision date. Evaluation is weighted 80% on price and 20% on non-price method statement questions. Electronic submission is permitted, and submissions are to be in English.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers with hands-on expertise in Cisco data-centre networking, including Cisco ACI and NX-OS, and the ability to design and deliver a controlled migration between these architectures. A strong fit would be a provider able to cover the full lifecycle: consultancy and design, implementation, migration planning, testing, knowledge transfer to council staff and continuing technical support. The requirement calls for a suitably qualified supplier, so relevant technical capability and experience delivering comparable network transitions will be important. The work spans a substantial, multi-year service relationship, making capacity for both the transition phase and subsequent support relevant. The evaluation gives price the greater weighting, while still reserving a meaningful share for method statements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Operating System (Cisco)

Notice Description

Network Operating System (Cisco) East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) (the council) is looking to partner with a suitably qualified supplier to provide consultancy, design, implementation, migration, testing, knowledge transfer, and support services to facilitate the transition from a Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) managed Cisco ACI environment to a traditional Cisco NX-OS based data centre network architecture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077fdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093408-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

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