Floor Switch Refresh
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is seeking a supplier to replace several Cisco access switches as part of a floor switch refresh. Purpose NPDC currently operates several Cisco access switches that are approaching end-of-life and/or require capacity upgrades to meet current and future operational needs. The purpose of this procurement is to replace these switches with appropriately sized, fully supported Cisco solutions that align with NPDC's network and support requirements. Scope Replacement of existing Cisco access switches that are approaching end-of-life or require capacity upgrades Supply of appropriately sized, fully supported Cisco switch solutions Alignment of the supplied solutions with NPDC's network and support requirements
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