---
title: "North Northamptonshire Council - Hardware for Local Area Network Estate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06834c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - Hardware for Local Area Network Estate

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06834c

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for acquiring hardware, licences, and support services for its Local Area Network estate. The contract involves a five-year warranty period, underscoring the council’s commitment to reliable technology infrastructure. This procurement falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government, focusing on the internet services industry. Located in Corby, UKF25 region, the council utilised a limited competition method, with the award being finalised on 15 April 2026. The contract commenced on 7 April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 6 April 2031. Legal compliance was ensured in alignment with UKPGA 2023/54 regulations.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT hardware services and internet solutions. Large-scale enterprises like SOFTCAT PLC, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to meet the council's needs due to their extensive resources and expertise in delivering sophisticated technology solutions. Businesses aiming to compete for similar future tenders could benefit by aligning their offerings with the stringent quality and service standards set herein, potentially opening doors to a range of public sector collaborations.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking hardware with licence and support and a 5 year warranty period for our Local Area Network estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034335-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,561 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 14:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034335-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034335-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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