---
title: "Supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers & core components, peripherals, and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068467"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK BIOBANK LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers & core components, peripherals, and support

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068467

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Biobank Limited involved the supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers, core components, peripherals, and support, specifically targeting the network equipment sector. The tender was conducted under the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510, utilising a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Although the tender lot for the supply was cancelled, a contract worth £624,136.26 was awarded to Softcat Plc on 2nd March 2026. The delivery was envisaged across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, namely UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of high-quality networking hardware and comprehensive support services. Companies with expertise in developing, installing, implementing, and configuring network systems could benefit from engaging with frameworks like the NHS SBS. Specifically, large-scale enterprises that can offer competitive pricing and robust infrastructure seem well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders initiated by UK Biobank or similar buying organisations governed by public law across the health sector. The framework-based procurement method suggests that understanding available frameworks and their contract awarding processes could be crucial for successful participation in upcoming opportunities.

## Notice

Supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers & core components, peripherals, and support - LLD development, installation, implementation, and configuration work Procured using Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers & core components, peripherals, and support including Firewalls, Switches, Cabling, Servers and appliances - LLD development, installation, implementation, and configuration work

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510 as a direct award, as allowed by the framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034794-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 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 | £624,136 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK BIOBANK LIMITED |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK3 0SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Davenport & Cale Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034794-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

## Provenance

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