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title: "LAN Switch & DC Firewall Appliances"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f96c709d-ab44-4de1-a419-c6c69368739e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# LAN Switch & DC Firewall Appliances

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f96c709d-ab44-4de1-a419-c6c69368739e

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## Summary

The procurement process for LAN Switch & DC Firewall Appliances was carried out by Hertfordshire Constabulary. This tender, classified under the industry category of Network equipment, targets the needs of Beds, Cambs & Herts Police located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen was selective, specifically utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process reached the award stage, with the award date being 6th March 2026, and publication followed on 16th March 2026. The contract period spans from 10th March 2026 to 30th April 2026, with key procurement stages completed prior to the tender period ending on 25th February 2026.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing network equipment. Given the focus on LAN Switch and DC Firewall Appliances, suppliers within the IT equipment sector are ideally suited to compete. The procurement process favoured small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering an excellent opportunity for these businesses to expand their presence in the public sector market. Hertfordshire Constabulary acts as the buyer, while Softcat plc, located in Buckinghamshire, was awarded the contract, demonstrating successful competition from a capable supplier fulfilling the specific needs of police forces in the East of England.

## Notice

LAN Switch & DC Firewall Appliances for Beds, Cambs & Herts Police

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd9948c-9dee-413a-b996-62d461dfe5a9 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £760,159 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £633,465 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | ROYSTON |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Royston Palace |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd9948c-9dee-413a-b996-62d461dfe5a9
- 16 Mar 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdaaf639-02ac-464c-ad85-7de8b8454ec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd9948c-9dee-413a-b996-62d461dfe5a9
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdaaf639-02ac-464c-ad85-7de8b8454ec9
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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