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Supply of network equipment

THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The College Merthyr Tydfil, located in Merthyr Tydfil, has recently completed the award stage of its tender process for the supply of network equipment. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on Ethernet networks and network infrastructure. The tender sought a replacement of their existing on-premise solution, culminating in the contract being signed on 14th January 2026. The competitive open procurement method attracted six bids, and Switchshop Limited was awarded the contract. This process was conducted with electronic submissions via Sell2Wales, with the tender period closing on 9th January 2026, and the contract award anticipated by 16th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment services, particularly those with expertise in Ethernet networks and infrastructure solutions. Enterprises that provide innovative and comprehensive network solutions would find this contract beneficial. The College Merthyr Tydfil has shown a preference for vendors capable of efficiently transitioning and upgrading current systems. As digital infrastructure remains a critical area of development, suppliers equipped to offer scalable and robust networking equipment will find a lucrative partnership potential with public educational institutions like The College Merthyr Tydfil.

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Notice Title

Supply of network equipment

Notice Description

The College Merthyr Tydfil is seeking tender submissions from companies who may be interested in supplying new network equipment to replace the existing on premise solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159457
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159457
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32415000 - Ethernet network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL
Contact Name
Michelle Tawton
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1685726000

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF48 1AR
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Cyfarthfa
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

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