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North Northamptonshire Council - Local Area Network Storage

North Northamptonshire Council

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26 Oct 2026 at 13:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council bought storage hardware to support its Local Area Network. The equipment comprises one Synology RS4826xs+ main unit, one RX1225RP disk shelf, a 64GB RAM upgrade, one E25G30-F2 network card, two sliding rail kits, 26 HAT5320-24T drives (including two spares), stacking cables if not supplied as standard, and five-year Gold business or enterprise support. This is a network equipment supply requirement, rather than a network installation or broader IT services contract. Delivery is in North Northamptonshire, England.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Softcat plc. North Northamptonshire Council used a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 21 October 2026, with a period running from 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2031. Its value is £36,967.60 excluding VAT (£44,361.12 including VAT). The requirement was arranged as one lot. The published information does not set out the scoring or evaluation criteria.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need to source and supply the specified Synology storage hardware and compatible drives, network card, disk shelf and mounting equipment as a complete package. The inclusion of spares and stacking cables makes attention to the precise bill of materials important. Suppliers should also be able to provide five-year Gold-level business or enterprise support alongside the equipment. The selected supplier was a large IT supplier, which indicates the buyer’s requirement was fulfilled through a sizeable technology reseller; the scope itself is focused hardware procurement rather than a complex infrastructure project. Familiarity with North Northamptonshire Council’s local network environment and the ability to coordinate delivery of compatible components and ongoing support would help a competitor demonstrate a credible fit when this specific storage need returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Local Area Network Storage

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council requires storage hardware in support of their Local Area Network. This is to include : 1 x RS4826xs+ Main Unit 1 x RX1225RP Disk Shelf (Upgrade to 64GB RAM) 1 x E25G30-F2 Network Card 2 x Rail Kit Sliding: RKS-02 26 x HAT5320-24T (including 2 spares) Stacking cables (if not included as standard) 5 Year Business/Enterprise Support - Gold

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-079019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101003-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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