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title: "NCD546 - Extreme Platform Network Hardware and Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eee7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW COLLEGE DURHAM"
published: "2025-12-04"
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# NCD546 - Extreme Platform Network Hardware and Software

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eee7

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## Summary

New College Durham has completed the procurement process for the supply of network hardware and software, titled "NCD546 - Extreme Platform Network Hardware and Software". The contract was awarded on 31st October 2025 to Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, operating within the networks industry category. Managed under the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Framework, this procurement was conducted via a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement included goods, specifically aimed at fulfilment across various regions in the United Kingdom, such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This closed framework meant that non-registered suppliers were unable to participate, aligning with exemption regulations for education establishments regarding below-threshold procurements.

The awarded contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in supplying network components, particularly those able to leverage framework agreements to provide specialised products efficiently. Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise, is well-suited for this type of procurement, demonstrating how SMEs can successfully secure contracts within the educational sector. Businesses with expertise in networks and technology solutions may find similar opportunities for growth by aligning with frameworks that cater to niche market demands. This scenario emphasises the importance of being registered with relevant frameworks to participate in limited procurement processes.

## Notice

Supply of Network parts awarded via a Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Network parts awarded via a Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework.

### Procurement Information

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Framework was a closed framework so non registered suppliers could not participate. New PRC23 regulations offer exemption for education establishments from advertising below threshold procurements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079817-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,063 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079817-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk

## Provenance

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