Award

The Supply of Core Network Switches Including 5 Year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jan 2022 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Core Network Switches, including five-year cloud licenses as part of the "Connect the Classroom 2" project, was led by Durham County Council. This contract, which falls under the network equipment industry category, was awarded on 21st December 2021, with a total value of £177,646.20. The contract period extends from 22nd December 2021 to 21st December 2026, and the delivery locations are in the North East region of England. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, which closed on 16th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and network equipment sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies that specialise in network routers, equipment, and related software solutions would be well-positioned to bid for similar future tenders, fostering growth through public sector contracts that enhance educational infrastructure.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Core Network Switches Including 5 Year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)

Notice Description

The primary objective of the contract is to provide Core 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-b5fd17-34c5f383-de77-41f3-a93c-f6b1400cb298
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e72522-67b6-4b22-98d7-c7c946d1e479
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, 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
£177,646 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,646 £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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