---
title: "Sixth Form College Farnborough Network Infrastructure Project Edge Switches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed58"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PROSPECT TRUST"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# Sixth Form College Farnborough Network Infrastructure Project Edge Switches

Buyer: THE PROSPECT TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed58

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## Summary

The Prospect Trust has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Sixth Form College Farnborough Network Infrastructure Project Edge Switches," focusing on computer-related equipment. The Trust, a public authority within sub-central government, is located in Farnborough, United Kingdom (UKJ37). The procurement method was open, which commenced with an award notice published on 16th March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £270,000, is set to commence on 27th March 2026 and end on 4th September 2026. The project involves designing, configuring, testing edge switches, and partially installing them over a period primarily during college holidays, with Elmdale IT Services Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, focusing on networking equipment for educational establishments. Companies specialising in IT infrastructure and computer-related equipment, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find such contracts beneficial to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The open procedure allows SMEs holding expertise in edge switch design and installation to compete effectively, demonstrating their capacity to operate within strict educational timelines and deliver complexity under contract options. As an open procurement across the UK, businesses positioned to meet demand surges or adapt to urgent educational infrastructure needs can find this sector a rewarding avenue for growth.

## Notice

Edge switch(es) design, configuration, and testing with partial installation. Over 6-8 months (during college holiday periods)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023287-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PROSPECT TRUST |
| Locality | FARNBOROUGH |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU14 8JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Rushmoor |
| Electoral ward | Cherrywood |
| Westminster constituency | Aldershot |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELMDALE IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 09:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023287-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 16:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079086-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023287-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079086-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8636
  SFCF Network Infrastructure Project - Edge Switches

## Notice URLs

- https://www.elmdaleit.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.theprospecttrust.org.uk/
- https://www.theprospecttrust.org.uk/emailaddressesandphonenumbersintenderdocument

## Provenance

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