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title: "Network refresh/Firewalls"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-926634d3-2a6a-425b-b1b3-db9ac4c9e40f"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-09"
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# Network refresh/Firewalls

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-926634d3-2a6a-425b-b1b3-db9ac4c9e40f

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process titled "Network refresh/Firewalls," focused on enhancing Edge Networking and Wi-Fi at their County Hall site in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under the computer-related services industry with CPV code 72500000, was awarded on 9th December 2025. The procurement method was selective, opting for a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from the 29th of July 2025 to the 3rd of November 2030. With a contract value of £118,680.76, this project aims to improve network performance, reliability, and scalability while also enhancing diagnostic and reporting capabilities. The procurement stage has reached the award update phase, indicating that the supplier, Specialist Computer Centres Plc (SCC), has been chosen to deliver the services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry to engage with public sector projects. Although this particular procurement does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of offering comprehensive network solutions and having experience with large-scale projects are well-suited for such opportunities. Public contracts like these facilitate strategic growth by providing a stable client base and potential for future collaborations with governmental bodies. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also gain recognition and credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to support a major Edge Networking and Wi-Fi refresh at our County Hall site. That will enhance performance, reliability and scalability, with improved diagnostic capabilities and reporting. The existing solution goes end-of-support towards the end of 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ffb6e3-c5f1-4a35-abde-cb3a57fd6a94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 3 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,680 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC (SCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 17:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ffb6e3-c5f1-4a35-abde-cb3a57fd6a94
- 9 Dec 2025 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ffb6e3-c5f1-4a35-abde-cb3a57fd6a94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ffb6e3-c5f1-4a35-abde-cb3a57fd6a94
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
  Contract Finder

## Notice URLs

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## Provenance

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