---
title: "UDN - LAN switch refresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06940d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-08"
---

# UDN - LAN switch refresh

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06940d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "UDN - LAN switch refresh" contract was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, a regional authority based in Northampton. This contract falls under the category of network infrastructure, specifically for the procurement of LAN hardware, and is classified as a goods procurement. Located in the UKF24 region, the procurement stage was at the award level as of 8th May 2026, with the contract having been signed on 21st April 2026. The procurement method employed was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, as all vendors on the framework NHS SBS SBS10510 were invited to participate, culminating in an award to the supplier offering the lowest price.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure to showcase their competencies in delivering high-quality LAN solutions. Companies that are part of existing frameworks, particularly those adept at competitive pricing in the commodity market, would find this pathway ideal for business growth. Switchshop Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Hitchin, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that SMEs can successfully compete in such procurement processes, provided they align with the specified criteria and frameworks.

## Notice

for the procurement of LAN hardware

### Lot Information

Lot 1

refreshing aged LAN switches across the WNC estates

### Procurement Information

competition was run as per framework NHS SBS SBS10510. all vendors listed on the framework were invited to opt in and any opting in were provided requirements via RfQ documentation with the vendor with the lowest price being awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042230-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 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 | £684,772 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042230-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westnorthants.gov.uk

## Provenance

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