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DHSC: ARP: Hardware Refresh: SWW Switches

AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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01 May 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Ambulance Radio Programme on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, involves the replacement of SWW switches in a data centre. This opportunity falls under the goods industry category, specifically dealing with switches, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement, with the tendering process now complete and the contract awarded. Key dates include an award date of 1st May 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st May 2025 to 1st May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying IT hardware, particularly those experienced in framework agreements. As the project involves the supply and installation of switches, businesses specialising in data centre hardware may find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are marked as suitable, suggesting a focus on engaging vendors who can offer competitive and innovative solutions within the procurement framework. The awarded value of £73,181 indicates a notable contract for businesses in this field.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ARP: Hardware Refresh: SWW Switches

Notice Description

To purchase and replace SWW switches in the Data Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22eb1382-26c6-450e-a5ad-6a625d34750b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4016d4a0-0064-4b7d-ace2-a2b0ebc9fc89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,181 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,181 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2026 1-2 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
AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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