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title: "Cisco Switches and Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828085"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Cisco Switches and Support

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828085

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the National Records of Scotland based in Edinburgh, which has awarded a contract for "Cisco Switches and Support" in the industry category of general public services. The contract award is for the procurement of eight Cisco Network Switches along with 36 months of licences and support. This procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically a direct award via the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1. The contract, valued at GBP 50,691.80, was formalised on 4th March 2026, with the general delivery location specified as Edinburgh, UKM75.

This tender opportunity is particularly favourable for large, established companies that specialise in network hardware and infrastructure services, as demonstrated by its successful bidder, Computacenter. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality network solutions for public sector clients and possessing accreditation or frameworks tied to government contracts stand to benefit significantly. Such ventures allow businesses to solidify their position as trusted suppliers to governmental agencies, fostering potential growth paths through expanded service offerings and additional future contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of 8 Cisco Network Switches and 36 months of licences and support. This is a direct award against the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1, Ref: SP-21-012

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the purchase of 8 Cisco Network Switches and 36 months of licences and support. This is a direct award against the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1, Ref: SP-21-012. Cost only was used as this was a direct award on a single supplier framework.

### Procurement Information

Direct award against the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1, Ref: SP-21-012. NRS Ref: NRS-25-54-F-L1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552865 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 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 | £50,691 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 48214000 - Network operating system software package

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552865

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552865
  Cisco Switches and Support - This contract is for the purchase of 8 Cisco Network Switches and 36 months of licences and support. This is a direct award against the Scottish Government Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework, Lot 1, Ref: SP-21-012

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828085

## Provenance

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