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title: "Supply of Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - 2026 - AWARD"
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# Supply of Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - 2026 - AWARD

Buyer: EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61746434-a4ec-4503-ba33-6e3fb52983a0

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## Summary

The Education Training Collective (ETC), a collaboration of further education colleges and training providers in the North-East of England, has completed a procurement process for supplying network switches and wireless access points for its new NETA Training facility. This process was conducted through an open procedure with the tender closing on 22nd April 2026 and the contract commencing on 7th May 2026, running until 31st October 2026. The procurement falls under the 'Network equipment' category (CPV code: 32420000), and deliveries are envisaged to various locations including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment to supply essential technology infrastructure, supporting the education sector. While the contract has been awarded to Aspire Technology Solutions Limited, similar future opportunities might be suitable for SMEs and larger firms alike, though this specific tender was not marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Past experience in delivering large-scale ICT projects could be advantageous for businesses looking to compete in similar procurement processes with ETC.

## Notice

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers operating across the North-East of England. ETC is seeking a supplier to provide Network Switches and Wireless Access Points for our new NETA Training facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5eebd1-1a02-4524-a777-1fb8294f8cb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 31 Oct 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 | EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE - E-TENDERING SYSTEM |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5eebd1-1a02-4524-a777-1fb8294f8cb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5eebd1-1a02-4524-a777-1fb8294f8cb3
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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