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title: "NCC1820 Session Border Controllers"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# NCC1820 Session Border Controllers

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc4ed905-3a68-4bcb-ace0-355a5ce302d0

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the installation and support of Session Border Controllers, titled "NCC1820 Session Border Controllers". This procurement, classified under the "Local area network" industry, involves a direct award method. The goods are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period set from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2029. The tender process commenced with an award phase, with key dates including the award on 9th February 2026 and the notice published on 23rd February 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for growth in the networking sector, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering technical installation and support services. Companies with expertise in local area networks and a base in the North East or a readiness to operate there would find this contract aligned with their business objectives. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, an SME, has been awarded this contract, underscoring the potential for similar businesses to engage in future procurement opportunities with the council.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council are procuring Installation and Support for Session Border Controllers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf57b448-c636-4f5d-8168-aef91d4a6a12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,624 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,624 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32410000 - Local area network

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf57b448-c636-4f5d-8168-aef91d4a6a12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf57b448-c636-4f5d-8168-aef91d4a6a12
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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