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    ContractsAd-hoc Network Infrastructure and Hardware Supply for Durham County Council
    Awarded contract

    Ad-hoc Network Infrastructure and Hardware Supply for Durham County Council

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 20 Aug 2026

    Durham County Council seeks ad-hoc network infrastructure and hardware supply through the NHS SBS DWS2 framework to support ICT replacements and ongoing projects.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 20 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 20 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      30 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SW
      SWITCHSHOP LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    20 Aug 2026Today30 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Durham County Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the ad-hoc procurement of network infrastructure and hardware items to support ongoing ICT system replacements and projects. This opportunity allows the Council to purchase equipment on a flexible, as-needed basis through Switchshop, their current provider for related schemes and programmes. The procurement will be conducted via the NHS SBS DWS2 framework, enabling streamlined purchasing for business-as-usual operational work and planned ICT infrastructure initiatives.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In media communications, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. SWITCHSHOP LIMITED1× · 50%
    2. UNIFY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED1× · 50%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC, SOFTCAT PLC, SWITCHSHOP LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    14c3b922-c120-400f-b595-3d383e875f97-909273

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    DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Media & Communications