---
title: "Dell Core Switch Support and Maintenance 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c024"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Dell Core Switch Support and Maintenance 2026-2029

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c024

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Dartford Borough Council involves the renewal of hardware support, including manufacturer software updates, for the network core switch. The tender, titled "Dell Core Switch Support and Maintenance 2026-2029," falls within the services industry category and is specifically related to software maintenance and repair services. Located in Dartford, United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 8th August 2026 and conclude on 7th August 2029. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, and has been awarded to DELL CORPORATION LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware support and maintenance services to engage with public sector projects, particularly those capable of providing robust software updates and repair solutions. Enterprises of substantial scale, akin to DELL CORPORATION LIMITED, which possesses the capability to deliver comprehensive service maintenance for critical network components, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The process highlights the demand within the public sector for dependable ongoing support, opening avenues for companies with a strong service delivery track record to expand their portfolios.

## Notice

Renewal of hardware support, including manufacturer software updates for the network core switch

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061355-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,834 |
| Contracts value | £26,834 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061355-2026
- 30 Jun 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061247-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061355-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061247-2026
  30th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dartford.gov.uk
- http://www.dell.com/uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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