--- title: "Cisco Licensing for Datacentre Switches" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ec0b117-0b35-4166-94c8-b5aef7060842" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ec0b117-0b35-4166-94c8-b5aef7060842" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ec0b117-0b35-4166-94c8-b5aef7060842.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ec0b117-0b35-4166-94c8-b5aef7060842.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2025-12-31" --- # Cisco Licensing for Datacentre Switches Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ec0b117-0b35-4166-94c8-b5aef7060842 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ec0b117-0b35-4166-94c8-b5aef7060842) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ec0b117-0b35-4166-94c8-b5aef7060842.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has concluded a procurement process for 'Cisco Licensing for Datacentre Switches', with the contract being awarded to Specialist Computer Centres. This procurement falls under the category of Information Technology Services, operating within the region of England, United Kingdom. The process was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement provided by the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework, Lot 3 Software. The award was finalised on 10 December 2025, with contract execution starting from 19 December 2025, and extending to 18 December 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with updates published as of 31 December 2025. This contractual award presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of IT services, particularly those specialising in datacentre solutions. With a total value of £31,007, the contract is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to their recognised suitability in the procurement details, although the selected supplier is a large-scale entity. Businesses that can provide competitive technological solutions through established framework agreements may find similar future tenders advantageous as a means to engage with prominent public sector entities like the NHS, thereby fostering business growth and visibility in the IT domain. ## Notice NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Cisco Licensing for Datacentre Switches to Specialist Computer Centres. This requirement has been procured via Further Competition through Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 3 Software Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b046449d-d1ea-48ef-882a-318e5d461cfa | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,007 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £31,007 | | 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, HAMPSHIRE | | 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## 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 - 31 Dec 2025 at 12:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b046449d-d1ea-48ef-882a-318e5d461cfa - 19 Dec 2025 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b046449d-d1ea-48ef-882a-318e5d461cfa - 19 Dec 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b046449d-d1ea-48ef-882a-318e5d461cfa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b046449d-d1ea-48ef-882a-318e5d461cfa 31st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc796bc7-3b52-47e0-9eda-46c3509b84ca ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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