# Network Switches Upgrade Project

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Gateshead College.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Gateshead College](/buyers/gateshead-college/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Aspire Technology Solutions](/suppliers/aspire-technology-solutions/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £409,000
- Tender value: £409,000
- Award date: 16 March 2026
- Published: 17 April 2026
- Contract start: 23 March 2026
- Contract end: 22 March 2031
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: b05e1bc6-8c69-4845-be24-aacd7235583e-893063
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc675c05-d82d-4031-8b28-929f1898acdb

## Description

This is a call-off contract awarded under the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 3 framework \(RM6116\) - Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity \(Local Area Network\) / Local Connectivity Services, following a further competition\. This contract relates to the supply and install new core and edge network switches, as well as all associated cabling and accessories, with access to a central management platform\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05e1bc6-8c69-4845-be24-aacd7235583e-893063)