---
title: "Supply of Networking Equipment including Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683b5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0683b5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Supply of Networking Equipment including Support and Maintenance

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683b5

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is planning a procurement process for the supply of networking equipment, including support and maintenance, to various council establishments. This procurement falls under the goods category, with an anticipated gross contract value of £5,400,000. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant update published on 8th June 2026. The contract is regionally scoped to the UK, with the main delivery location being in the East Midlands. The upcoming contract period is scheduled to commence on 31st October 2027 and conclude on 31st October 2030. A future notice for this procurement is expected by 1st July 2027, which will provide further details and potential submission deadlines.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in network servers, data network management services, and computer network services. Companies that can provide comprehensive networking solutions, coupled with ongoing support and maintenance, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. It offers an extensive period for supply and maintenance, allowing businesses to establish a robust working relationship with Derbyshire County Council. Enterprises with experience and capabilities in handling large-scale public sector contracts and with a strategic focus on the East Midlands region will find this tender especially aligned with their growth objectives.

## Notice

Supply of Networking Equipment including Support and Maintenance to Council establishments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053782-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers
- 72315200 - Data network management services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053782-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034496-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053782-2026
  8th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034496-2026
  16th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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