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title: "EHRC 2526-20 IT Network Switch"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c99da86-765a-482b-8029-546ca787d107"
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buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
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# EHRC 2526-20 IT Network Switch

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c99da86-765a-482b-8029-546ca787d107

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the provision of new IT network switch equipment, under the title "EHRC 2526-20 IT Network Switch". This contract, awarded as of 28 January 2026, involves the installation, configuration, and handover of network switches, along with support and maintenance services. The procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with a contract period spanning from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework Agreement. The services will be delivered across England, Scotland, and Wales with a total contract value of £34,795.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure services, consulting, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for such contracts, given the suitability criteria, which support SME participation. Potential competition for similar future tenders can help such enterprises to expand their public sector footprint and establish or strengthen their partnerships with governmental bodies like the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The procurement of such vital IT services indicates the demand for advanced technical solutions and professional service expertise in the public sector, fostering business growth and innovation.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of new network switch equipment, including support and maintenance, licenses and professional services to install, configure and handover. This is a further competition under Lot 2a of the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f987cbf-1035-4bc0-b75a-d88efca4914a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,795 |
| 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 | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f987cbf-1035-4bc0-b75a-d88efca4914a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f987cbf-1035-4bc0-b75a-d88efca4914a
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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