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title: "Network Switches for Kent and Essex Police"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT POLICE; ESSEX POLICE"
published: "2025-01-14"
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# Network Switches for Kent and Essex Police

Buyer: KENT POLICE; ESSEX POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9fd0d7a-e92a-47d1-a16d-9eb254abcccc

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Network Switches for Kent and Essex Police" has reached the award stage, with the finalisation date being 20th December 2024. The procuring body, Kent Police and Essex Police, sought the replacement of legacy network equipment with CISCO catalyst switches through a competitive call-off from the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework (HTE-011008). The total contract value is £299,903.41, and the project completion is scheduled between 14th January 2025 and 31st May 2025. The project falls under the telecommunications equipment and information systems and servers industry category, primarily within the East of England, UK.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses supplying telecommunications and information technology equipment, specifically those dealing with network switches and IT infrastructure. Medium to large enterprises experienced in public sector contracts and capable of leveraging framework agreements will find this procurement beneficial for business expansion. The awarded contract to Softcat plc exemplifies the competitive standards and potential for reputable suppliers to engage in essential security and technological upgrades for public safety institutions.

## Notice

Network Switches for Kent and Essex Police Procurement of CISCO catalyst switches for Kent and Essex Police to replace legacy equipment and maintain security posture. Procured via the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework (HTE-011008) following a mini-competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a8404a-9ac3-463f-95ec-4e39430da0ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,903 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,903 |
| 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 | KENT POLICE; ESSEX POLICE |
| Locality | WYMONDHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR18 0WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | South Wymondham |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| 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
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a8404a-9ac3-463f-95ec-4e39430da0ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a8404a-9ac3-463f-95ec-4e39430da0ab
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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