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title: "North Northamptonshire Council - Network Switches"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - Network Switches

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20dc3965-31f0-40f5-a4fb-b1cce082cff2

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of network switches to Softcat PLC, a large supplier. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies" (CPV: 30200000) and is conducted using a limited procurement method through competitive quotation, below threshold. The contract, valued at £24,988.82, is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and spans a period from 16th January 2025 to 15th January 2030. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 14th January 2025, with the formal notice published on 14th July 2025. The contract aimed to address the data centre needs of the Council with network switches, adhering to their Contract Procedure Rules.

This procurement process presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in IT equipment and services, especially smaller enterprises and voluntary sector organisations as the tender is categorised as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector within the East Midlands region could greatly benefit from understanding the competitive quotation process used in this bid. Expertise in network equipment supply and service provisions is essential to compete in similar tenders, providing possibilities for collaboration or direct competition in future opportunities with the Council.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the ''Council'') is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide network switches with warranty for it's Data Centre, in line with the requirements of its quotation document. The Council has sought quotations from a number of Suppliers in line with its Contract Procedure Rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adba55ba-5b17-434c-96ba-1578942aa9b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,988 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,988 |
| 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adba55ba-5b17-434c-96ba-1578942aa9b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adba55ba-5b17-434c-96ba-1578942aa9b9
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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