Tender

Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall.

DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE)

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Design Dundee Limited (V&A Dundee) is seeking proposals for the "Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall" project, aimed at providing, installing, and supporting a new integrated network solution to replace its existing infrastructure. This procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on sectors related to Information Technology such as network equipment and firewalls, suitable for a museum setting. Located at 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, the procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 2nd March 2026. The contract, valued at £173,100, will be awarded via an open procedure, with the award period starting on 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, specifically those with expertise in networking solutions and security systems. Ideal candidates are suppliers with a proven track record in delivering integrated network solutions who can offer innovative options to help the V&A Dundee achieve its operational goals. Moreover, as an open procedure, it is accessible to a wide range of suppliers, particularly those who can comfortably engage in electronic processing and demonstrate compliance with the tender specifications. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the cultural and museum sectors would find this an advantageous project to pursue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall.

Notice Description

V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender.

Options: We will be open to hear any options that would help us to achieve our goals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548181
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

30237110 - Network interfaces

31214100 - Switches

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£173,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@vandadundee.org
Contact Phone
+44 1382411595

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4EZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548181
    Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall. - V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender.

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