---
title: "Supply of Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06796c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Supply of Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - 2026

Buyer: THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06796c

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## Summary

The Education Training Collective, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated an open tender process seeking suppliers for network switches and wireless access points for their NETA Training facility in the North-East of England. Currently in the tender stage, the process concludes with the submission deadline on 22nd April 2026. The tender is valued at £90,000 and falls within the network equipment category. Interested parties can submit proposals electronically via the specified submission link, with enquiries closing on 14th April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment, particularly those offering high-quality hardware solutions. The award criteria highlight quality over price, with quality accounting for 70% of the decision-making process. Companies operating within the network equipment sector can leverage their expertise to provide competitive solutions, fostering business growth through engagement with a reputable educational entity. The procurement method encourages competition below threshold, opening doors for small to medium enterprises to participate and benefit.

## Notice

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers operating across the North-East of England. ETC is seeking a supplier to provide Network Switches and Wireless Access Points for our new NETA Training facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE |
| Locality | THORNABY |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2026
  31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-etc.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/the-etc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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