---
title: "High-performance, programmable network switch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556e3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-01"
---

# High-performance, programmable network switch

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556e3

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited, based in Teddington, UK, has recently concluded the procurement process for a high-performance, programmable network switch described as the Arista 7132 Series. This procurement falls under the industry categories of IT services and computing equipment, among others, and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, and UKJ. The procurement, which was under the 'Below threshold' category, moved through the tender to award stage with a contract signed on 20 March 2025, with an endpoint of 12 May 2025. The supplier chosen for this contract is Red Helix, a large-scale business entity situated in Aylesbury, UK.

The awarded contract for the network switch and associated goods creates a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, networking equipment, and software systems to engage with public sector undertakings. Companies with strengths in these areas, particularly those able to provide specialised technology solutions or consulting, would find this sector advantageous for contributing to and growing their business. The engagement of a large-scale supplier such as Red Helix underscores the competitive advantage for similarly scaled businesses, although smaller firms offering niche, high-quality products could also find opportunities in related contracts.

## Notice

Arista 7132 Series with 48 SFP28, 4 QSFP28, VU9P-3 FPGA, frontto-rear air, 2xAC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2025 |
| 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 | £35,042 |

## 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 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 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2025
  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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