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Contract for Aruba for the University's Core Switches

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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01 Apr 2019 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for Aruba for the University's Core Switches", falling under the IT services industry category. This procurement, initiated through a Direct Award method, is now complete, with the contract valued at £71,723.20. The contract period commenced on 27 March 2019 and concluded on 28 March 2019. The tender period ended on 26 March 2019. The location for this procurement is Birmingham, England, with delivery requirements specified for the area coded B15 2TT.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in hardware provisioning and support for university infrastructures. Companies that align with the contract requirements, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to explore similar opportunities in future tenders, enhancing their growth potential within the education sector. Suppliers capable of delivering core switching solutions and related IT services should consider participating in upcoming contracts from higher education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Aruba for the University's Core Switches

Notice Description

Contract for Aruba for the University's Core Switches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-064ee09c-7c1b-4ba9-ad61-ac3a38c287db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcafad6e-183d-476f-adb2-3eead20ba919
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,723 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,723 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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