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Core Fabric + Proto Cisco Nexus

MET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for "Core Fabric + Proto Cisco Nexus," aimed at enhancing its network infrastructure. This selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on the services category within the networks industry (CPV code 32400000). The procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and is valued at £1,550,777.15. Key dates include the tender period end on 10th July 2024 and the contract period from 24th July 2024 to 25th August 2028. The procurement stage is the award, with the latest update published on 25th September 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing in network services and solutions, particularly those that can provide customised and robust network infrastructures. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender, making it an excellent opportunity for them to secure a high-value contract and build a long-term business relationship with a reputable organisation like the Met Office. The awarded supplier for this contract is Computacenter (UK) Ltd, a large-scale company well-versed in delivering such services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Fabric + Proto Cisco Nexus

Notice Description

RM6098 Core Fabric +Proto Cisco Nexus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ad0ce8a-7f12-4236-aae5-11d49f266e9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd84421d-ccc4-4bc6-ac4d-0e1e577da01b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,550,777 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,550,777 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 25 Aug 2028 4-5 years
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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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