---
title: "HPE Aruba 9300 Series"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669f4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# HPE Aruba 9300 Series

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669f4

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, focused on the acquisition of network hardware for its Data Centre 2. Titled "HPE Aruba 9300 Series", this tender involved the supply of Aruba 9300-series switches and associated three-year support subscriptions. Falling under the industry category of goods, specifically office and computing machinery as well as telecommunication equipment, the procurement stage has reached completion with the contract signed on 19th February 2026. The value of the contract is £128,901.08 GBP. The procurement method was below threshold, and Softcat Plc, headquartered in Marlow, UK, has been awarded the contract.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in network hardware and telecommunication equipment to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their business within the public sector. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those with experience in handling complex data center requirements, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. In this case, Softcat Plc’s successful bid illustrates the potential benefits of engaging with established public undertakings such as NPL Management Limited, highlighting opportunities for growth through long-term support contracts and supply of high-tech equipment.

## Notice

Supply of network hardware for NPL's Data Centre 2, consisting of Aruba 9300-series switches and associated 3-year support subscriptions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023038-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,901 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023038-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023038-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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