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title: "Network Switches"
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# Network Switches

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-772af50b-8ee9-4b60-ae28-e6f84679935a

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a Call Off contract for network switches through a Direct Award procedure, utilising the JISC Network Equipment Framework. The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, is responsible for this procurement under the industry category of switches (CPV: 31214100), located in England with an address in Swindon, postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement process is selective and based on a framework agreement. The award status is active as of 16 February 2026, with a contract period from 17 February 2026 to 16 February 2027. The award notice has been published on 27 February 2026, detailing the contract valued at £28,947.65.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their business by supplying high-quality network equipment to a reputable research and innovation organisation in the UK. The contract is suited for SMEs, given the procurement method which encourages competition among top-ranked suppliers in the framework. Businesses with expertise in networking equipment can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish valuable connections within the public sector. Suppliers such as Switchshop Limited, identified in the award notice, showcase the type of businesses that could benefit from similar opportunities. The procurement method promises an efficient and streamlined process, facilitating growth prospects for capable suppliers.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Network Switches. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier against the JISC Network Equipment Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6297f730-35bb-4638-bb1e-1bfa50d9ded9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,947 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214100 - Switches

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6297f730-35bb-4638-bb1e-1bfa50d9ded9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6297f730-35bb-4638-bb1e-1bfa50d9ded9
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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