---
title: "Critical Hardware Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05911b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-01"
---

# Critical Hardware Support

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05911b

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "Critical Hardware Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a focus on Cisco hardware and related equipment. The procurement process was executed directly without competition, as it was below the threshold, and is currently in the Award stage. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st July 2026, with potential extensions available for up to two additional 12-month periods. The primary location of service delivery is within the UKC12 region. Key dates included the publication of a contract notice on 1st September 2025 and the signing of the contract on 1st August 2025.

This tender provided a business growth opportunity particularly suited for large-scale IT service providers, such as WCL (UK) LIMITED, who was the awarded supplier. The specifics of the contract offer substantial work in critical hardware support, including high-demand items such as Cisco ISR routers, wireless controllers, and security appliances, making it an attractive opportunity for firms specialising in Cisco technologies. The contract value, amounting to £58,287.60, could serve as a foundation for enhancing business portfolios and service capabilities, especially for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector's IT domain.

## Notice

Cisco critical hardware vendor support Cisco ISR 4331 UC Bundle, PVDM4-32, UC L x2 ASR1002-X, 5G, K9, A x2 Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller x1 Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controller x2 Catalyst 9300 24-port data only, Network x2 Cisco DNA Centre Appliance 44 Core x1 Cisco Business Edition 6000 (M6) Appliance x2 Meraki MX250 Cloud Managed Security Appliance x2 Catalyst 6509 x2 Nexus 9300 48p 1/10/25G, 6p 40/100G, MAC x4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052726-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,287 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 10:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052726-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052726-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.everythingict.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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