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title: "COV - Supply of CISCO 24-port switches - (model C9500-24Y4C)"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# COV - Supply of CISCO 24-port switches - (model C9500-24Y4C)

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75d1492e-8ae3-4f61-b773-28696486c269

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## Summary

The contract for the supply of CISCO 24-port switches (model C9500-24Y4C) was completed by Coventry City Council across the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the network equipment category with a CPV code of 32420000. The tender process was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method below the threshold, with the award announced on 20th May 2025. The contract period is set from 25th June 2025 to 24th June 2028. The awarded supplier, Softcat plc, with its legal reach in Marlow, Bucks, underscores the significant investment of £61,150.08 in GBP for Coventry’s network infrastructure.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and network solutions to engage with public sector contracts. While the process was inclusive of large-scale companies such as Softcat plc, SMEs could also potentially benefit from similar future tender opportunities by proposing competitive solutions or forming consortia. Businesses with expertise in providing network equipment or related services might find parallel procurement opportunities within the public sector conducive for growth, especially in the technology-driven needs of modern councils. This contract highlights the steady demand for technological upgrades within public infrastructure, encouraging businesses to enhance their competitive strategies in upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Supply of 24-port switches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ff9fa7-5cb8-4823-9a76-c4dd50a70066 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,150 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV6 9SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Foleshill |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| Delivery location | TLG West 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

- 24 Jun 2025 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ff9fa7-5cb8-4823-9a76-c4dd50a70066

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ff9fa7-5cb8-4823-9a76-c4dd50a70066
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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