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title: "The Provision of Meraki Appliances and Meraki Access points"
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# The Provision of Meraki Appliances and Meraki Access points

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-336f26f5-ccde-46b8-97ff-1dc80e47499d

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of Meraki appliances and Meraki access points, focusing on network equipment within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via selective tender, using a call-off from the Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework, specifically Lot 2 for Hardware & Associated Services. The tender period concluded on 13th November 2025, with the contract set to commence on 21st November 2025 and end on 20th November 2026. The procurement, valued at GBP 88,890.94, falls under the 'goods' category and the award has been actively confirmed to Softcat PLC UK on 20th November 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in network equipment and associated services. By supplying to a high-profile entity like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, businesses can enhance their reputation and credentials within the public sector. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, well-established companies like Softcat PLC UK, with comprehensive capabilities in IT services and hardware provision, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for strategic growth and increased market presence.

## Notice

The Provision of Meraki Appliances and Meraki Access points. Procured via further competition via Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework 2024/S 000-039511 - Lot 2 Hardware & Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9656f9b-badb-4fd0-b473-ce842908502c |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,890 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,890 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| 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 | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9656f9b-badb-4fd0-b473-ce842908502c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9656f9b-badb-4fd0-b473-ce842908502c
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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