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title: "Network infrastructure upgrade - The Parker E-ACT Academy (Connect the Classroom)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e7e9"
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published: "2026-08-19"
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# Network infrastructure upgrade - The Parker E-ACT Academy (Connect the Classroom)

Buyer: E-ACT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e7e9

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## Summary

E-ACT procured a network infrastructure upgrade for The Parker E-ACT Academy. The requirement covers the supply, installation and configuration of Cat6a copper cabling, Cisco Meraki switches and wireless access points. It also includes 10-year Meraki licences and support, together with associated planning, testing, project management, handover and training. The work is for the academy and delivery is in the United Kingdom. This is primarily a network equipment and installation requirement, combining hardware supply with structured cabling, wireless deployment, configuration and supporting professional services. E-ACT is the buying organisation, based in Kettering. The scope would suit an IT infrastructure provider able to deliver a complete school or campus network upgrade rather than a supplier offering equipment only.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective procedure under a framework agreement. The process was not competitively reopened. One lot was awarded to WCL (UK) LIMITED on 10 August 2026. The award value is £178,000 excluding VAT, or £213,600 including VAT. The awarded contract period runs from 19 September 2026 to 27 February 2027, with signature scheduled for 19 September 2026. The contract covers the full network infrastructure upgrade, including equipment, cabling, installation, configuration, licensing, support, testing, project management, handover and training. The award is above the relevant threshold. The published outcome identifies network equipment as the classification for the awarded requirement.

This award shows that E-ACT buys integrated education network upgrades combining physical infrastructure, active network equipment, wireless connectivity, software licensing and ongoing manufacturer support. A credible future competitor would need to manage the whole delivery chain: survey and planning, Cat6a cabling, Cisco Meraki switch and wireless access-point installation, configuration, testing and handover. Practical capability in project management, user or staff training and technical documentation would also be important, since these formed part of the requirement. Suppliers should be able to support a multi-stage deployment in a school environment and provide continuing Meraki licensing and support rather than treating the opportunity as a one-off hardware sale. The successful route was a framework award, so relevant framework access and experience of delivering through framework arrangements would strengthen a supplier’s position when this buyer next tests comparable demand.

## Notice

Supply, installation and configuration of network infrastructure for The Parker E-ACT Academy, including Cat6a copper cabling, Cisco Meraki switches, wireless access points, 10-year Meraki licences/support and associated planning, testing, project management, handover and training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079137-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | E-ACT |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Postcode area | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCL (UK) LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079137-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079137-2026
  19th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.e-act.org.uk
- http://www.everythingict.org
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc2a
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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