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title: "Cisco Switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d39a9e6c-97d6-431c-a11f-6eeae2bab691"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Cisco Switches

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d39a9e6c-97d6-431c-a11f-6eeae2bab691

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## Summary

The public procurement process facilitated by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on acquiring Cisco switches to upgrade ward infrastructure. This contract falls within the computer equipment and supplies industry category and is centred in Washington, England with delivery to postal code NE9 6SX. The procurement method was selective, invoking a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, reflecting a significant investment of £28,798.61. The award stage was most recent, with an active award granted to Insight Direct (UK) Limited on 15th August 2025. The tender process is marked as complete, with prior key dates including a tender end date on 14th August 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. Firms specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in networking equipment, would find themselves well-positioned to engage with similar future tenders issued by NHS Trusts. The procurement process offers potential for SMEs to establish themselves as trusted suppliers within the healthcare sector, benefiting from long-term contracts spanning multiple years. The framework agreement approach provides an opportunity for suppliers already associated with such frameworks to leverage their existing relationships and enhance market penetration.

## Notice

Cisco switches for upgrades to ward infrastructure within the Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d581bb2-1db6-4459-8aeb-7a4c3db6bbc2 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,798 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,798 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE37 3ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d581bb2-1db6-4459-8aeb-7a4c3db6bbc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d581bb2-1db6-4459-8aeb-7a4c3db6bbc2
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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