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title: "Cisco APIC Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5841a116-4173-443b-a426-11749941838b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Cisco APIC Replacement

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5841a116-4173-443b-a426-11749941838b

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process titled "Cisco APIC Replacement," classified under the hardware industry category. This procurement, conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Softcat Ltd. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Located in Stafford, this process was tagged at the award stage on 2nd February 2026, following the tender period's conclusion on 30th December 2025. The procurement involves delivery addresses beyond the UK, including the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Isle of Man, indicating a broad geographical scope.

This contract offers business growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in hardware supply, as it demonstrates a demand for specialised APIC replacement services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this kind of procurement, opening doors for niche market players to engage in similar future contracts. Companies with the capability to service multiple international regions are especially well-placed to take advantage of similar tenders, supported by their ability to deliver complex hardware solutions across diverse locations.

## Notice

Cisco APIC Replacement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6437ac-acb3-424c-b13d-7235c1545bb3 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6437ac-acb3-424c-b13d-7235c1545bb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af6437ac-acb3-424c-b13d-7235c1545bb3
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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