---
title: "AA-161-26-DA Aruba cables and fan tray - various sizes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824419"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# AA-161-26-DA Aruba cables and fan tray - various sizes

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824419

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, focuses on the acquisition of Aruba cables and fan trays under the title "AA-161-26-DA Aruba cables and fan tray - various sizes." Categorised within the health industry, it pertains to the delivery location of Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland. The procurement stage is complete, with the award to Switchshop Limited having been signed on 5th February 2026. The procurement method was limited, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. The total value of the contract amounts to £104,284.80 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses dealing in technological goods, particularly in networking and electronic components. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Switchshop Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the suitability of agile and specialised suppliers in competing for direct awards under framework agreements. Businesses with expertise in supplying specialised tech components could find similar opportunities within NHS procurement frameworks that facilitate direct awards. The lack of competition in this procurement may also indicate potential for efficiencies and specialized offerings to be well-positioned for future contract awards.

## Notice

AA-161-26-DA Aruba 6300m 24SFP+ 4SFP56 Switch (20x) Aruba X751 FB Fan Tray (20x) Aruba X371 12VDC 250W PS (40x) Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m DAC Cable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aruba 6300m 24SFP+ 4SFP56 Switch (20x) Aruba X751 FB Fan Tray (20x) Aruba X371 12VDC 250W PS (40x) Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m DAC Cable.

### Procurement Information

Direct award from framework agreement SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550138 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 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 | £104,284 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550138

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550138
  AA-161-26-DA Aruba cables and fan tray - various sizes - AA-161-26-DA Aruba 6300m 24SFP+ 4SFP56 Switch (20x) Aruba X751 FB Fan Tray (20x) Aruba X371 12VDC 250W PS (40x) Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m DAC Cable.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824419

## Provenance

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