---
title: "Network Infrastructure Switches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06573c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Network Infrastructure Switches

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06573c

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton has completed the procurement process for network infrastructure switches, aimed at enhancing its 10G network capability and data transfer efficiency. Categorised under network equipment within the goods procurement process, this tender follows a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. Contract notice was published on 18th February 2026 with the agreement signed on the same day, and the active contract period commencing on 1st March 2026, concluding on 26th August 2027. The procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and is specifically focused at the Southampton location.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment, particularly those capable of delivering robust, high-speed networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying network infrastructure are well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts, evidenced by VANIX LLP, an SME, being awarded this contract. Businesses that can meet the intricate technical and delivery requirements could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and secure additional public sector contracts.

## Notice

The NOC has a requirement to provide 10G network capability to computer servers, improving data transfer speeds to/from network storage and improve resilience at their Southampton Location

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014855-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 26 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,967 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014855-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014855-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ampito.com/
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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