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title: "Contract for the Provision of NECS - Cisco Data Centre Switches"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-04"
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# Contract for the Provision of NECS - Cisco Data Centre Switches

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f9e19e7-e5c0-475f-a706-65786d3643f6

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Cisco Data Centre Switches, awarding the contract to Specialist Computer Centres PLC on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit. This procurement was executed under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2, specifically Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services (RM6098). The contract, valued at £37,173.6, is set to run from 24th February 2026 to 28th April 2027, covering regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom, falling under the Information Technology Services category. The procurement followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology and data centre solutions. The procurement's selection under a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process, making it favourable for SMEs capable of providing high-quality technological products and services. Businesses with expertise in supplying Cisco products, or similar hardware and software solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders within the CCS framework. Additionally, the alignment with NHS requirements ensures continued demand and potential for ongoing partnerships. Business entities can benefit by registering their interest in future opportunities via the SCW E-Procurement platform.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Cisco Data Centre Switches to Specialist Computer Centres PLC on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (Hosted by NHS England). This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services (RM6098).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea56d39-ec52-4b70-9714-9f5b7032a5db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,173 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,173 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea56d39-ec52-4b70-9714-9f5b7032a5db
- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea56d39-ec52-4b70-9714-9f5b7032a5db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea56d39-ec52-4b70-9714-9f5b7032a5db
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b601b3e7-8e66-4d33-a10c-07cb5ad9b14e

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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