--- title: "Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE)" published: "2026-04-06" --- # Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall. Buyer: DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584.json) ## Summary Design Dundee Limited (V&A Dundee) has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of network switching and firewall solutions. This process, led by Design Dundee Limited, a charity and museum based in Dundee with its main address at 1 Riverside Esplanade, DD1 4EZ, falls within the goods category and utilised an open procedure procurement method. The tender, valued at £173,100, sought the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network infrastructure to replace the existing one. The award was officially signed on 24 March 2026, with the award period having started on 3 March 2026. The invitation to tender closed on 2 March 2026 after a window for electronic submissions, highlighting the organisation's openness to innovative solutions through optional offerings. This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in IT network solutions, particularly those specialising in integrated systems combining switching and security solutions. With 4MS Network Solutions, an Aberdeen-based SME, emerging successful among a competitive pool of eight SMEs, the contract underscores the viability for small to medium enterprises to engage in substantial public procurement opportunities, enhance their portfolio, and expand their market presence. Companies with capabilities in providing electronic submissions and meeting rigorous technical and economic criteria are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby proving the potential for substantial growth within the UK's public sector contracts. ## Notice V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender. ### Lot Information Lot 1 V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender. Options: We will be open to hear any options that would help us to achieve our goals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553289 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £173,100 | | Lots value | £173,100 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £81,744 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE) | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4EZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | 4MS NETWORK SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 30237110 - Network interfaces - 31214100 - Switches - 32400000 - Networks - 32410000 - Local area network - 32424000 - Network infrastructure ## Release History - 6 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553289 - 27 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548181 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548181 Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall. - V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553289 Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall. - V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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