---
title: "High-performance 1RU data center switch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-01"
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# High-performance 1RU data center switch

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556e1

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## Summary

The procurement process for a high-performance 1RU data centre switch, led by NPL Management Limited, has advanced to the award stage. This contract pertains to the supply and delivery of an Arista 7050X3 switch, encompassing specifications of 48x10GbE SFP and 8x100GbE QSFP with front-to-rear airflow configuration and dual AC power supply. The contract was signed on 20th March 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 12th May 2025. Located in Teddington, United Kingdom, the buyer is a public undertaking, functioning under the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method falls below the threshold category with the legalities aligning with the UK Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement process has been marked as complete, with key materials ready for delivery across various regions in the UK including UKC, UKD, UKI, among others.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, software development, and data centre equipment supply. Red Helix, a large-scale supplier, is the selected supplier for this project, indicating that enterprises with substantial capacity and expertise in precision IT equipment may find similar opportunities conducive to their growth. The associated CPV codes such as 38000000 and 72000000 imply potential avenues for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and IT consulting services to expand their offerings to similar public sector contracts. Suppliers adept in delivering high-quality, competitive goods and services at scale may find this an attractive market to pursue for their expansion strategies.

## Notice

Arista 7050X3, 48x10GbE SFP & 8x100GbE QSFP switch, front-to rear air, 2xAC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036481-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 12 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,396 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED HELIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 14:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036481-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036481-2025
  1st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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