---
title: "Supply and Support of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Infrastructure Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccf3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# Supply and Support of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Infrastructure Equipment

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccf3

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking located at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, UK, recently completed a procurement process for the "Supply and Support of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Infrastructure Equipment." This tender, which falls under the industry categories of IT services, office and computing machinery, and laboratory equipment, involved the purchasing of various network infrastructure components, including switches, power supplies, and licenses. The procurement was conducted under a contractual agreement signed on 12th August 2025, with the contract spanning from 11th September 2025 to 11th September 2028. Insight Direct (UK) Limited, a large supplier based in Sheffield, was awarded the contract. The process was held under the "Below threshold - unknown" method, indicating a potentially less competitive landscape.

This procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT and network infrastructure fields to expand their market presence, particularly those offering similar goods and services. Companies that specialise in supplying Cisco network equipment and supporting IT infrastructure would have found themselves well-positioned to compete in this process. As public infrastructure continues to digitise, similar future tenders could provide recurring opportunities for businesses capable of supplying technologically adept solutions and support services. The contract's scope, focusing on both goods and services, allows for involvement across various stages of the supply chain, boosting growth potential for innovative companies in this sector.

## Notice

Cisco Catalyst 9500 switches Power supplies Fan trays SSD storage modules Cisco DNA Advantage licenses SMARTnet Total Care CAREnet support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065444-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,104 |

## 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 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)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065444-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065444-2025
  15th October 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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