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title: "ICT Network Equipment - Herts"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7462673d-360b-43e1-9781-8ed7b7cd9b49"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX POLICE"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# ICT Network Equipment - Herts

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7462673d-360b-43e1-9781-8ed7b7cd9b49

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## Summary

The procurement process for "ICT Network Equipment - Herts" was conducted by Essex Police, with the purpose of supplying networking equipment to the new Herts HQ Atrium Buildings. This tender, classified under the CPV code "32420000" for Network Equipment, falls under the main procurement category of goods. It is located in the East of England with a delivery postal code of AL8 6XF. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 23 January 2026, with the contract period running from 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. This stage of the procurement is marked as complete with an award date of the same day.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering a contract valued at £190,621.52. Businesses specialising in ICT networking equipment that can provide efficient and reliable connectivity solutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Softcat plc, a leading supplier, has been identified as the successful awardee. Companies with expertise in similar industry sectors might find engagements like these beneficial for expanding their market reach and establishing significant footholds in governmental supply chains.

## Notice

ICT Networking Equipment which will provide connectivity to the new Herts HQ Atrium Buildings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e5e379-7f3a-4860-bd37-6deeb9a22159 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,621 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,621 |
| 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 | ESSEX POLICE |
| Locality | ROYSTON |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Royston Palace |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e5e379-7f3a-4860-bd37-6deeb9a22159

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e5e379-7f3a-4860-bd37-6deeb9a22159
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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