---
title: "Network Switches and Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067fa9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW COLLEGE DURHAM"
published: "2026-04-10"
---

# Network Switches and Software

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067fa9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Network Switches and Software" was conducted by New College Durham, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement relates to the supply of network switches and associated software, categorized under the industry of networks (CPV code: 32400000). This award-stage contract was facilitated through a closed framework agreement with the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) and holds a value of GBP 82,287.26. The contract was signed on 26th February 2026, and covers multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with New College Durham providing education services from their Durham campus.

Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender particularly for suppliers adept in providing networking solutions. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality network products and software would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. This contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating an emphasis on strategic partnerships and pre-established frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, which was awarded this contract, can benefit by engaging in closed frameworks or establishing connections with procurement bodies like New College Durham.

## Notice

Supply of Network Switches and Associated Software,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Network Switches and Associated Software awarded using a closed Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework Agreement.

### Procurement Information

Utilised a closed YPO framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032680-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,287 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032680-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newcollegedurham.ac,uk

## Provenance

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