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Replacement of Core Network Hardware and Ongoing Support and Maintenance

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed a tender process with the intent to replace its core network hardware, including design, supply, implementation, and ongoing support and maintenance. The procurement, conducted under the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 1, falls under the Computer equipment and supplies category, and encompasses implementation services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This process marked the award phase, as finalised on 29th July 2025. The successful contract with Dell Corporation Limited will start on 1st August 2025, continuing until 31st July 2031, with an overall value of £223,199.

This awarded contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the technology sector specialising in computer equipment and network solutions. The tender particularly suits larger companies experienced in extensive hardware projects and provides a steady six-year demand for maintenance services. The procurement method, a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicates a preference for established businesses that can deliver high-volume and integrated technology solutions, aligning with the long-term maintenance and support Southampton City Council requires. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find future opportunities under similar frameworks, highlighted by the tender's SME suitability consideration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of Core Network Hardware and Ongoing Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

THIS IS AN AWARDED CONTRACT. The contract is for the replacement of Southampton City Council's core network hardware. The contract encompasses the design, supply, implementation, assistance in migration of existing services, and on-going 3rd level support and maintenance services. The further competition was conducted under the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 1. The contract term covers the design, supply, implementation, and migration of existing services in accordance with the successful supplier's project plan timeline. The 6-year support and maintenance element of the agreement will commence from the Delivery date of the equipment to the Buyers premises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16cb7b9-29e8-4fe3-9073-a3967b8c2926
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,199 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,199 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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