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title: "Network Discovery Tool and Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a808"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# Network Discovery Tool and Managed Service

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a808

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Network Discovery Tool and Managed Service" was conducted by Halton Borough Council, a regional authority based in Widnes, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, involves the supply of goods. The process utilised a direct award method, facilitated through NHS Shared Business Services' Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework, and fell outside the usual scope of directive application. Key stages in the procurement included an award stage, which was completed with a contract signed on 20 April 2026. The activity was centred in the region coded UKD71 in the UK, with a contract value amounting to GBP 286,440.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in provision of IT services and network solutions, especially for those interested in forming direct partnerships with public sector entities. Large-scale suppliers like Dell Corporation Limited, which secured the award, exemplify the type of business well-suited for this opportunity due to the scale and capacity to deliver within such frameworks. The procurement's exclusion from standard directive applications may interest companies that are capable of fulfilling niche, high-value requirements quickly and efficiently. Moreover, businesses with innovative solutions in network discovery tools and managed services might find considerable growth potential by engaging with similar public sector ICT procurement projects.

## Notice

Network Discovery Tool and Managed Service awarded via NHS Shared Business Services (SBS10510) Digital Workplace Solutions 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Discovery Tool and Managed Service awarded via NHS Shared Business Services (SBS10510) Digital Workplace Solutions 2

### Procurement Information

Direct Award via NHS Shared Business Services - Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (SBS10510)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050475-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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 | £286,440 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050475-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www3.halton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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