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COV - Distribution Switches

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry City Council has recently completed a procurement process under the title "COV - Distribution Switches." This tender, classified under computer equipment and supplies category, aimed to purchase new distribution switches for infrastructure upgrade. The procurement method used was limited with a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract period for this award started on 18th January 2024 and will end on 17th February 2024.

This tender for distribution switches by Coventry City Council provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to compete as it specifically mentions SME suitability. Businesses in the computer equipment and supplies industry, especially those offering infrastructure solutions, are well-suited to participate. Specialist Computer Centres PLC was the successful supplier in this case, highlighting the potential for large-scale suppliers to also benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

COV - Distribution Switches

Notice Description

Buying in new distribution switches to upgrade our infrastructure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eb0e9cf-d658-4ba5-aebf-6328ee798c03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434235b8-a03e-4d56-8e84-6697c37acd3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£29,379 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,379 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2024 - 17 Feb 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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