---
title: "IT2472_Datacentre Switching Network Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d7f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# IT2472_Datacentre Switching Network Refresh

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d7f

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council, a sub-central government authority based in Trowbridge, UK, has completed the procurement process for a Datacentre Switching Network Refresh project. This initiative involved purchasing twenty-six new datacentre network switches to replace outdated equipment, addressing support contract expiration and security risks, in alignment with the Council's network strategy. The procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by the GPA, with the award granted on 9th June 2026. Usherline Limited, a supplier based in Bath, won the contract, which is active from 9th June 2026 to 30th June 2027, with a total contract value of £826,146.00, focusing on IT services including consulting and software development.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in networking and infrastructure solutions. The project highlights the importance of advanced technical capabilities and the ability to support organisational growth and security compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Usherline Limited, which are capable of providing reliable and scalable solutions, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in such contracts can provide substantial business growth by diversifying service portfolios and enhancing technical reputations in the public sector market.

## Notice

The Datacentre Network Refresh project aims to replace aging network switches in the datacentre to ensure secure, resilient, and future-ready infrastructure. This initiative addresses equipment end-of-life, support contract expiry, and security risks identified in recent audits, aligning with the Council's network strategy. The project involves the procurement of twenty-six datacentre switches. This maintains compliance, supports growth, and mitigates risks from unsupported hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054300-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £688,455 |
| Contracts value | £688,455 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054300-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 12:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047069-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 08:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031728-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054300-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047069-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031728-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Available under URN IT2472 on Supplying the South West Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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