---
title: "WCC Switch Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607a2"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0607a2.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# WCC Switch Support

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607a2

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council, located in Warwick, United Kingdom, has conducted a public procurement process titled "WCC Switch Support." This procurement is aimed at providing extended hardware support for the council's network infrastructure, specifically focusing on switch support. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 19th February 2026. The process used a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold status, meaning it was conducted without competition. The contract has been signed for a period starting from 1st February 2026 to 31st December 2027, with the supplier being KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED, based in Fleet, United Kingdom. The main industry category for this tender is IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This procurement provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and hardware support solutions. The contract, valued at over £123,000, presents a significant growth opportunity for companies capable of delivering reliable network infrastructure support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED, which won this contract, are particularly well-suited due to their agility and specialised expertise in managing intricate IT systems. Companies with experience in public sector IT support or those aiming to expand their clientele within government networks would find such contracts immensely beneficial for business expansion and portfolio enhancement.

## Notice

Extended hardware support for WCC network infrastructure to include switch support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015174-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,079 |
| Contracts value | £103,079 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015174-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004920-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003888-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015174-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004920-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003888-2026
  16th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
- https://www.khipu-networks.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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