---
title: "QQ26008 - HPE Aruba Network Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646aa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# QQ26008 - HPE Aruba Network Hardware

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646aa

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, has recently completed a procurement process titled "QQ26008 - HPE Aruba Network Hardware." This process, classified under the goods category, involves the purchase of HPE Aruba Network hardware. The tender was carried out by Wolverhampton City Council and awarded to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED. The contract commencement date was 5th February 2026, and it is set to conclude on 5th March 2026. The procurement method used was below the threshold, marked as unknown, and the total contract value is £70,582.18, with a net amount of £58,818.48. The contract, now active, covered delivery within the UK region.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the hardware industry, as demonstrated by the involvement of SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise. Companies with expertise in supplying network hardware and related technology can find similar opportunities within public sector procurement. Engaging in such contracts not only helps them establish a relationship with government bodies but also enhances their portfolio while ensuring a steady revenue stream through government-funded projects.

## Notice

Purchase of HPE Aruba Network hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009860-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 5 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,818 |

## 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009860-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009860-2026
  4th February 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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