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title: "North Northamptonshire Council - Local Area Network Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-079019"
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buyer: "North Northamptonshire Council"
published: "2026-10-26"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - Local Area Network Storage

Buyer: North Northamptonshire Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-079019

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council bought storage hardware to support its Local Area Network. The equipment comprises one Synology RS4826xs+ main unit, one RX1225RP disk shelf, a 64GB RAM upgrade, one E25G30-F2 network card, two sliding rail kits, 26 HAT5320-24T drives (including two spares), stacking cables if not supplied as standard, and five-year Gold business or enterprise support. This is a network equipment supply requirement, rather than a network installation or broader IT services contract. Delivery is in North Northamptonshire, England.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Softcat plc. North Northamptonshire Council used a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 21 October 2026, with a period running from 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2031. Its value is £36,967.60 excluding VAT (£44,361.12 including VAT). The requirement was arranged as one lot. The published information does not set out the scoring or evaluation criteria.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need to source and supply the specified Synology storage hardware and compatible drives, network card, disk shelf and mounting equipment as a complete package. The inclusion of spares and stacking cables makes attention to the precise bill of materials important. Suppliers should also be able to provide five-year Gold-level business or enterprise support alongside the equipment. The selected supplier was a large IT supplier, which indicates the buyer’s requirement was fulfilled through a sizeable technology reseller; the scope itself is focused hardware procurement rather than a complex infrastructure project. Familiarity with North Northamptonshire Council’s local network environment and the ability to coordinate delivery of compatible components and ongoing support would help a competitor demonstrate a credible fit when this specific storage need returns.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council requires storage hardware in support of their Local Area Network. This is to include : 1 x RS4826xs+ Main Unit 1 x RX1225RP Disk Shelf (Upgrade to 64GB RAM) 1 x E25G30-F2 Network Card 2 x Rail Kit Sliding: RKS-02 26 x HAT5320-24T (including 2 spares) Stacking cables (if not included as standard) 5 Year Business/Enterprise Support - Gold

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101003-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,967 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Postcode area | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| 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 | Corby West |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Softcat Plc |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101003-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101003-2026
  26th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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