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Aruba switch Replacements BA and BH

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for "Aruba switch Replacements BA and BH," classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This tender, with a total value of GBP 186,207.98, was carried out using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement referenced SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. The procurement process encompassed various hardware and support services, including specific Aruba equipment and prepaid central services, with the contract period set from 4th April 2024 to 5th April 2024. The tender process concluded on 3rd April 2024, followed by the awarding of the contract to KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT hardware and support services, particularly those versed in Aruba equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find valuable prospects in such selective tender opportunities, particularly as the procurement process is designed to facilitate SME participation. Companies with expertise in digital workplace solutions, networking hardware, and related support services will be especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, fostering growth through high-value contracts and enhancing their footprint in the IT infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

Aruba switch Replacements BA and BH

Notice Description

Framework ref: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Aruba switch Replacements BA and BH, including: Aruba 6200M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP+ Sw Aruba X372 54VDC 1050W PS Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post RM Kit Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC Aruba Central 3 Year Pre-Paid 62/29xx F 3y E-STU Aruba Central 3 Year Pre-Paid 63/38xx F 3y E-STU Support Services As per NHS SBS Framework: Digital Workplace Solutions Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32fac4ac-af19-4be9-868d-a9923f6b8315
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d229ed01-b0d3-4f73-9d32-cc0db10ab6a6
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£186,207 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,207 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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