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27-026 Floor Switch Refresh

Issued by New Zealand Government · via GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders

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Published
3 Nov 2026
Closes
1 Dec 2026, 23:00 UTC
Reference
35412177
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Communications networks

At a glance

New Zealand Government in New Zealand has published a tender in communications networks: “27-026 Floor Switch Refresh”. Submissions close on 1 December 2026, 28 days from today. Quote reference 35412177 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 1,224 notices from this buyer since 2020, 548 of them currently open. There are 4 open communications networks notices in New Zealand on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders, not through FreeTender.

Details

RFx ID: 35412177 Organisation: New Plymouth District Council Open date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 5:00 PM +13:00 Close date: Wednesday, 2 December 2026 12:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 43000000 - Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications Region: Taranaki Overview: 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. This New Plymouth District Council tender will be accessible via Tenderlink, and is only being advertised via GETS. All further communications related to this tender will be conducted through TenderLink. To be able to participate in this tender and access the RFX documents, providers will need to ensure they are registered on TenderLink. The TenderLink portal is free to access and to upload submissions. We have published this advanced notice to alert potential respondents of the need to register in Tenderlink. Using the link below, please follow the instructions on the main screen of how to set up your organisation to access TenderLink (if you are not already registered). Please make sure your contact email address is accurate. https://www.tenderlink.com/npdc/ Please note, TenderLink is best accessed through Chrome. If you require any further assistance, please contact procurementadmin@npdc.govt.nz Ngā mihi, NPDC Procurement Team

Published on GETS, the New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service.

Context for bidders

We hold 1,224 notices from New Zealand Government, going back to November 2020 — 548 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 4 open Communications networks tenders in New Zealand. This one closes in 28 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this communications networks opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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