---
title: "9500 Switches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aaca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT"
published: "2026-06-01"
---

# 9500 Switches

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aaca

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent recently completed a procurement process for network equipment under the title "9500 Switches." This tender was part of a limited competition procedure, indicating it was below the threshold for a more extensive tender. The procurement process culminated in an award and contract on 1st June 2026, with the contract running from 1st to 2nd June 2026. The primary location for delivery is Maidstone, United Kingdom, under the sub-central government category. The tender included items like Cisco switches and related power supplies, focusing on enhancing network infrastructure.

This procurement presents various opportunities for businesses specialised in supplying high-quality network equipment, especially Cisco products. Companies with expertise in technology solutions for government agencies could find potential growth by aligning their offerings to meet such specialised and high-demand needs. Though this particular contract has been awarded to Softcat, a large-scale supplier, the focus on specific goods like switches can pique the interest of medium to large enterprises capable of delivering robust network solutions. Such tenders provide a pathway for suppliers to establish relationships within the public sector, which can be pivotal for business expansion.

## Notice

Purchase of : 2x Cisco C9500-48Y4C-A (48 port 1/10/25Gbps SFP switch) 2x Cisco C9K-PWR-650WAC-R/2 (Redundant Power Supply) 10x Startech GLCLHSMD10ST (10 pack of StarTech 1Gbps Single Mode SFPs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051591-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,779 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051591-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051591-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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