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Cisco Switches and Support

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the National Records of Scotland based in Edinburgh, which has awarded a contract for "Cisco Switches and Support" in the industry category of general public services. The contract award is for the procurement of eight Cisco Network Switches along with 36 months of licences and support. This procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically a direct award via the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1. The contract, valued at GBP 50,691.80, was formalised on 4th March 2026, with the general delivery location specified as Edinburgh, UKM75.

This tender opportunity is particularly favourable for large, established companies that specialise in network hardware and infrastructure services, as demonstrated by its successful bidder, Computacenter. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality network solutions for public sector clients and possessing accreditation or frameworks tied to government contracts stand to benefit significantly. Such ventures allow businesses to solidify their position as trusted suppliers to governmental agencies, fostering potential growth paths through expanded service offerings and additional future contracts.

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Notice Title

Cisco Switches and Support

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of 8 Cisco Network Switches and 36 months of licences and support. This is a direct award against the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1, Ref: SP-21-012

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the purchase of 8 Cisco Network Switches and 36 months of licences and support. This is a direct award against the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1, Ref: SP-21-012. Cost only was used as this was a direct award on a single supplier framework.

Procurement Information

Direct award against the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1, Ref: SP-21-012. NRS Ref: NRS-25-54-F-L1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828085
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

48214000 - Network operating system software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,691 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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