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Aruba Switches

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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25 Nov 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in Oxfordshire, has recently concluded a procurement process under the title "Aruba Switches," classified within the network components industry. This tender, intended for supply to the South East region of the United Kingdom, involved a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The procurement process has moved through the award stage with the tender period having ended on 29th October 2025, and the contract period set from 12th November 2025 to 11th November 2028. The contract is valued at £82,750 and is specifically designed to accommodate SMEs.

This procurement opportunity represents significant growth potential for businesses capable of supplying network components, such as switches and associated accessories. Organisations that specialise in IT and network infrastructure are ideally positioned to capitalise on similar future opportunities, particularly those structured to navigate restrictive procurement procedures. The awarded contract was secured by Computacenter (UK) Limited, demonstrating that large-scale companies with a robust infrastructure may also benefit by leveraging their resources and expertise to meet the specific demands of public sector clients like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Title

Aruba Switches

Notice Description

Aruba switches and associated cables etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05d37809-4492-4900-83ca-ed62ab837a79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a6cb7a2-7e03-4460-979c-fdffa6f4cae3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32422000 - Network components

32427000 - Network system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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