Contract award · 29 Sep 2026

Cumberland Network - SD-WAN Switches and Access Points

Cumberland Council awarded “Cumberland Network - SD-WAN Switches and Access Points” to The Networking People (TNP) Limited for £146k on 29 Sep 2026.

Telecoms equipment North West

BuyerCumberland Council

Value £146k

WinnerThe Networking People (TNP) Limited

Open competition

Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.

Buyer: Cumberland Council · Regional or local authority
Supplier: The Networking People (TNP) Limited
Value: £146,251.42
Procedure: Open procedure
Sector: Telecoms equipment · Networks (CPV 32400000)
Region: North West
Official notice: View on Contracts Finder
Timeline: Contract date29 Sep 2026

Published5 Oct 2026Published 6 days after the contract date

Description

Cumberland Network - SD-WAN Connectivity for Cumberland Council Additional information: Further Competition - CCS RM6116 Lot 1a (itt_98915) Further Competition - CCS RM6116 Lot 1a (itt_98915)

About the supplier

The Networking People (TNP) Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 07667393).

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