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title: "Borough Hall Network Switch Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ccf6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
---

# Borough Hall Network Switch Replacement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ccf6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a project titled "Borough Hall Network Switch Replacement" managed by Bedford Borough Council, a regional authority located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Network components" (CPV code 32422000), was conducted as a direct award without prior publication due to its classification as falling outside the scope of the directive. The tender was part of the CCS/GCA RM6098 Lot 2 framework, focusing on hardware. This award stage was finalized on 16th July 2026, with the contract being awarded to Boxxe Limited for the replacement and upgrade of Cisco network switches at the Borough Hall site. The procurement method employed was 'limited', and the contract was officially signed on 1st July 2026 for a total value of £159,053.21.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the ICT equipment supply sector, particularly those specializing in network hardware. While the nature of the direct award means there was a limited competitive process, the value and scope indicate potential for future engagement with public sector clients seeking similar upgrades and replacements. Large enterprises, with established expertise in providing high-capacity and quality network solutions, would be well-suited to compete in this domain and potentially benefit from the ongoing need for technology upgrades in public services.

## Notice

Network Switch Replacement for Borough Hall Site. Replacement and upgrade of existing Cisco switches. This will allow Bedford Borough Council to maintain an efficient and effective ICT solution to all staff members across the Borough Hall site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Switch Replacement for Borough Hall Site. Replacement and upgrade of existing Cisco switches. This will allow Bedford Borough Council to maintain an efficient and effective ICT solution to all staff members across the Borough Hall site. Qty. 37 switches and associated components.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award is permitted under the CCS/GCA framework in RM 6098 Lot 2 - Hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067287-2026 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | £159,053 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32422000 - Network components

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067287-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bedford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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