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title: "Purchase of CISCO equipment"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY"
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# Purchase of CISCO equipment

Buyer: SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-030b7e81-0033-4411-be60-604487496cce

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved Suffolk Constabulary, located in Ipswich, East of England, for the purchase of CISCO equipment, specifically a small quantity of CISCO switches. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation approach for contracts below the threshold. This procurement falls under the "Hardware" industry category according to the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) scheme. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the awarded contract active as of 5th November 2025 and ending on 21st November 2025. The total value of the contract is £22,254.

This tender presents a focused opportunity for businesses specialising in hardware supply, particularly those who can offer competitive pricing through a quotation method. Although the procurement was open to competitive quotations, the nature of the tender was not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Companies like SOFTCAT, which successfully secured this contract, are typically large-scale suppliers equipped to fulfil hardware needs promptly while ensuring compliance with procurement standards. Businesses looking to engage with public sector procurement can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and build lasting relationships with law enforcement agencies such as the Suffolk Constabulary.

## Notice

Purchase of small quantity of CISCO switches Additional information: Purchased in accordance with local CSOs, alternative quotes obtained.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2307b7-371c-41e9-8315-c1300a476385 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,254 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,254 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2307b7-371c-41e9-8315-c1300a476385

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2307b7-371c-41e9-8315-c1300a476385
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/211ae173-7ab5-466f-8d05-f7ea36d2e40a
  Redacted PO attached

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