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title: "Extreme Switches"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-15"
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# Extreme Switches

Buyer: ST HELENS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1353bfdd-a4c4-46c5-914b-54a9f0e680ed

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## Summary

In June 2026, St Helens College, based in St Helens, England, finalised the procurement process for a contract titled "Extreme Switches." This procurement falls under the industry category of network components (CPV: 32422000) and is part of the ICT Networking and Storage Solutions Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 1 for On-Premise Solutions. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The overall value of the contract is £36,822.42, and it was awarded on 3rd June 2026 to CDW International Limited. Deliveries are expected to be made in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in networking solutions, particularly those that can provide high-security and efficient data connection products. While this specific procurement was unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger businesses with established capabilities in ICT infrastructure could successfully engage in similar tenders. The awarded contract with CDW International Limited exemplifies the types of organisations well-suited for these demands, highlighting the importance of expertise in network components for future contract opportunities within this framework.

## Notice

Extreme Switches for IT department. The switched are used to connect devices together on a network and move data between them efficiently and securely Framework - ICT Networking and Storage Solutions Framework Agreement, Reference CPC/JE/01/2020 Lot 1 On Premise Solutions (Specialist Lot)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/296a112e-4008-44ae-a509-e4a11c377992 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,822 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,822 |
| 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 | ST HELENS COLLEGE |
| Locality | ST. HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32422000 - Network components

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/296a112e-4008-44ae-a509-e4a11c377992

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/296a112e-4008-44ae-a509-e4a11c377992
  15th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sthelens.ac.uk

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