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title: "Network Operating System (Cisco)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077fdf"
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buyer: "East Riding of Yorkshire Council"
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# Network Operating System (Cisco)

Buyer: East Riding of Yorkshire Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077fdf

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## Summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a supplier to help move its data-centre network from a Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller-managed Cisco ACI environment to a traditional Cisco NX-OS architecture. The work covers consultancy, network design, implementation, migration, testing, knowledge transfer and ongoing support. This is a specialist data-centre networking and IT consultancy requirement, with associated software and systems. Delivery is for the council in East Riding of Yorkshire. Suppliers need to be able to plan and execute the technical transition while supporting the council through testing and knowledge transfer, as well as providing support for the resulting network environment.

The council invited offers through an open procedure. The requirement is a single lot. The stated contract period runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 July 2034. The estimated value is £275,000 excluding VAT (£330,000 including VAT). The deadline for enquiries was 23 October 2026 at 16:00, and the bid submission deadline was 4 November 2026 at 12:00. The council set 4 December 2026 as the award decision date. Evaluation is weighted 80% on price and 20% on non-price method statement questions. Electronic submission is permitted, and submissions are to be in English.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers with hands-on expertise in Cisco data-centre networking, including Cisco ACI and NX-OS, and the ability to design and deliver a controlled migration between these architectures. A strong fit would be a provider able to cover the full lifecycle: consultancy and design, implementation, migration planning, testing, knowledge transfer to council staff and continuing technical support. The requirement calls for a suitably qualified supplier, so relevant technical capability and experience delivering comparable network transitions will be important. The work spans a substantial, multi-year service relationship, making capacity for both the transition phase and subsequent support relevant. The evaluation gives price the greater weighting, while still reserving a meaningful share for method statements.

## Notice

Network Operating System (Cisco) East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) (the council) is looking to partner with a suitably qualified supplier to provide consultancy, design, implementation, migration, testing, knowledge transfer, and support services to facilitate the transition from a Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) managed Cisco ACI environment to a traditional Cisco NX-OS based data centre network architecture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093408-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jul 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | £275,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | East Riding of Yorkshire Council |
| Locality | BEVERLEY |
| Postcode area | Hull |
| Postcode | HU17 9BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Beverley and Holderness |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2026 at 14:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093408-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093408-2026
  2nd October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=109627&TID100114667&B=
- https://www.eastriding.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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