---
title: "Ciena network hardware and software support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Ciena network hardware and software support

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f5a

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council, located at the Civic Centre in Wolverhampton, has completed a tendering process to procure Ciena network hardware and software support. The contract, awarded to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, focuses on the provision of support services for various Ciena network components and software licensing for the Ciena MCP Platform. This procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" in the region of West Midlands, United Kingdom. Key details include the contract's active period between 7th November 2025 and 6th January 2026, with a total gross value of £35,396.93. The procurement method details were classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the procurement process has reached the "Award" stage with the contract being signed on 6th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in network hardware and software support, especially those experienced with Ciena products. Companies with expertise in providing technical support and software package solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous. As the awardee, SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, an SME located in Hitchin, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such procurement opportunities, indicating potential for growth and expansion in the tech support sector. Such opportunities enable businesses to enhance their portfolios and customer bases while collaborating with a sub-central government authority like Wolverhampton City Council.

## Notice

We are seeking to find a supplier to provide support for our Ciena network hardware and software. We require support on 237 x 3916,(2) 1G SFP,(2)100M/1G SFP/RJ45,(2)100M/1G SFP, DUAL AC POWER 7 x 3928,(4)100M/1G SFP,(4)1G SFP,(4)10/1G SFP+,SAOS 6.X,DUAL AC POWER 11 x 5142,(20)100/1000M SFP,(4) 1G/10G SFP+, SYNC, EXT. TEMP, (2)SLOTS AC OR DC PLUG POWER SUPPLY 8 x 5170,(4)100G QSFP28,(40)10/1G SFP+,SAOS 8.X,SYNC,(2)SLOTS AC OR DC PSU And software licensing for our Ciena MCP Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006965-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,497 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006965-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006965-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wwww.switchshop.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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