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title: "IT Network Refresh CISCO Edge Switches & Nexus Data Centre"
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# IT Network Refresh CISCO Edge Switches & Nexus Data Centre

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81452723-915d-4c7f-b394-101c5ce0cc4b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IT Network Refresh CISCO Edge Switches & Nexus Data Centre" was conducted by Nottinghamshire Police, located at Sherwood Lodge, Nottingham. It focused on supplying hardware under the CPV classification "44316400". The industry category for this process is goods, specifically hardware, with the procurement occurring in Nottingham, England (postal code: NG5 8PP). This process concluded at the award stage, with a contract value of £476,355.83 awarded to Softcat Plc, under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant contract period starts from 16th January 2026 and extends to 15th January 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT hardware suppliers, particularly those specialising in networking equipment. The contract's framework-based procurement method suggests that businesses already within such frameworks stand to benefit directly. Though the opportunity is best suited for larger firms given the contract's scale, it is also friendly to small and medium-sized enterprises, broadening the potential field of competitors. Being awarded this contract could provide substantial growth opportunities through recurring revenue over the three-year hardware replacement cycle.

## Notice

For the supply and delivery of CISCO Edge Switches and Nexus Data centre hardware over a 3 year replacement cycle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f028ad73-b383-4588-8dcc-88277ec6672d |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £476,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £476,355 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| 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

- 22 Jan 2026 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f028ad73-b383-4588-8dcc-88277ec6672d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f028ad73-b383-4588-8dcc-88277ec6672d
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6658323c-91a2-4329-9cb7-260b12fad977
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/baf6912b-b3ea-4ba6-92a8-71fdbf7d8820

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