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title: "003718 - Supply of Ad-hoc Network Infrastructure & Hardware via NHS SBS DWS2"
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# 003718 - Supply of Ad-hoc Network Infrastructure & Hardware via NHS SBS DWS2

Buyer: Durham County Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd7a8fbd-c3f4-49ce-b613-f837121bc28b

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## Summary

Durham County Council procured network equipment and related hardware for ad-hoc purchases supporting the replacement of existing ICT infrastructure, ongoing technology projects and business-as-usual work. The requirement covers network items supplied through Switchshop, which is the incumbent provider for wider or existing schemes and programmes. The work supports the council’s operations in the North East of England, with delivery in the United Kingdom. This is a goods procurement, classified under CPV 32420000 for network equipment. The arrangement is intended for organisations able to supply network infrastructure and hardware as individual requirements arise, rather than for one defined installation project or a single fixed equipment delivery.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from the NHS SBS DWS2 framework. Durham County Council selected Switchshop Limited as supplier, with an award date of 31 August 2026. The contract runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its maximum award value is £450,000 including the stated currency of GBP, but this value is not guaranteed: purchases will be made on an ad-hoc basis up to that amount. The tender submission deadline was 30 July 2026 at 12:00 UK time. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. No lots are identified.

For a supplier reviewing future demand from Durham County Council, this award demonstrates a requirement for responsive supply of network infrastructure and hardware to support ICT replacement, projects and routine operations. A credible competitor would need reliable access to a broad range of network equipment, the capacity to fulfil individual ad-hoc orders, and the ability to support an incumbent-style relationship across existing schemes and programmes. Experience of public-sector ICT supply and the operational discipline to handle recurring replacement requirements would strengthen a supplier’s position. The procurement route also shows the importance of access to the NHS SBS DWS2 framework and readiness to compete for framework call-offs, rather than relying only on one-off project tenders.

## Notice

Durham County Council require the ability to purchase Network items on an ad-hoc basis to support ongoing existing ICT Infrastructure & Hardware replacements / projects in the delivery of BAU work. This requirement is to enable the purchases to be made via Switchshop where they are the incumbent provider of wider or existing schemes / programmes. The best rtm for this requirement is via the NHS SBS DWS2 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c3b922-c120-400f-b595-3d383e875f97 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | Durham County Council |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Postcode area | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate & Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Switchshop Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2026 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c3b922-c120-400f-b595-3d383e875f97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c3b922-c120-400f-b595-3d383e875f97
  20th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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