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Network Switches

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Lothian Council, situated in Livingston, UKM78, which is seeking to enhance its network infrastructure by procuring Extreme Network Switches. This process aimed to secure high-performance and secure network connectivity across all Council offices and schools. The tender, titled "Network Switches," was in the 'award' stage as of 2nd March 2026, following an open procedure under the goods category. The contract, signed on 27th January 2026, is valued at £382,730 GBP and awarded to Maintel, a large-scale supplier based in London.

Businesses focused on providing advanced networking solutions and possessing expertise in Extreme Network technologies may find significant growth opportunities through this tender. The procurement favours entities that offer compatible network equipment due to the established dependency on vendor-specific management and configuration standards. The process supports maintaining the Council's existing infrastructure, offering prospects to those specialising in secure, reliable data communications, specifically targeting firms adept in managing and expanding enterprise data networks, thereby mitigating transition and operational risks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Switches

Notice Description

Provision of Extreme Network Switches

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council must maintain and provide secure, reliable and high-performance network connectivity across all Council offices and schools. This is achieved through an enterprise data network comprising switches, routers and wireless access points. The Council's existing network infrastructure is architected around Extreme Networks technologies. This architecture includes established vendor-specific management systems, configuration standards and in-house technical expertise. Maintaining alignment with this environment is necessary to: -Ensure interoperability with existing core and edge infrastructure -Avoid disproportionate technical and operational risk -Maintain service continuity across critical public services Protect prior capital investment in network management platforms and staff training Ensure consistent security, monitoring and support arrangements The procurement therefore provides for the supply of compatible network equipment to replace end-of-life assets and to support new-build sites and expansion requirements. Maintaining architectural consistency avoids unnecessary duplication of systems, reduces transition costs, and mitigates risks associated with introducing alternative network platforms into a live operational environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825180
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550665
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£382,730 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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