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The Supply of Edge Network Switches including 5 year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jan 2022 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for "The Supply of Edge Network Switches including 5 year Cloud Licenses" under the initiative aimed at enhancing the educational infrastructure through the 'Connect the Classroom' project. This contract, valued at £173,308, falls under the goods category with a specific classification in network equipment. The procurement was conducted via a limited competitive quotation process, and the tender period concluded on 16 December 2021. The contract period commenced on 22 December 2021 and will end on 21 December 2026, with deliveries expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and education sectors, particularly those involved in the supply of network routers and related equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this a suitable opportunity, especially those capable of fulfilling a contract that entails the provision of hardware along with cloud licensing. Competing suppliers would benefit from demonstrating their capacity to deliver innovative networking solutions that support educational advancements.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Edge Network Switches including 5 year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)

Notice Description

The primary objective of the contract is to provide Edge Network Switches for the Council to install within the second tranche of schools identified as part of the DfE funded 'Connect the Classroom' project including 5 year cloud licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-252ca190-0e73-4304-9caa-42a163cc3bbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19abf72-d897-420d-a504-f31db03cda5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32413100 - Network routers

32420000 - Network equipment

48219500 - Switch or router software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,308 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,308 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2021 - 21 Dec 2026 Over 5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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