---
title: "Cisco Nexus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060359"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060359.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-01-12"
---

# Cisco Nexus

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060359

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire has completed a procurement process for the supply of network equipment as detailed under the project titled "Cisco Nexus". This tender involved the purchase of 3 x Nexus 9300 switches and other related items. The procurement stage is complete and was handled using a limited competition method due to the contract being below the threshold. The contract, signed on 18th December 2025, has a brief execution period from 19th December to 20th December 2025. The primary location for the delivery of goods is Harpenden, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on network equipment.

This contract offers potential for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and networking equipment to engage with public sector opportunities and establish a foothold in governmental projects. Large enterprises like Softcat Limited, who have been awarded this contract, are well-suited for such opportunities due to their capacity to supply high-volume, specialised equipment under constrained timelines. Businesses looking to enter the public procurement sector can leverage contracts like these to demonstrate capability and compliance with sub-central government needs, opening pathways to further contracts in similar categories.

## Notice

To purchase 3 x Nexus 9300 48x 100M/1/2.5/5/10GT, 6x 100G Switch and 8 x QSFP40G BiDi Short-reach Transceive

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002092-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,938 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HARPENDEN |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL5 4GZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | Harpenden West |
| Westminster constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 08:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002092-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002092-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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