Award

Backbone Router - NS

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2024 at 16:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk has completed a procurement process for the supply of backbone routers, under the title "Backbone Router - NS", classified under CPV code 32413100 (Network routers). The procurement, which utilised a selective call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with an award on 11th July 2024. The contract started immediately on this date and will end on 23rd August 2024. Softcat plc, based in Marlow, SL7 1LW, has been awarded the contract valued at £127,286. Delivery locations include postal code NR18 0WW in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement category falls under 'goods,' and the process has actively involved the buyer and supplier to ensure timely execution.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality backbone routers. The selective procurement method indicates that businesses part of the established framework agreements stand a better chance of securing such contracts in the future. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this type of procurement, offering them growth opportunities by partnering with law enforcement agencies. The relatively short contract period also suggests frequent opportunities for recurring business in this competitive sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Backbone Router - NS

Notice Description

Notice of award of contract for the supply of backbone routers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-366ad1ba-9a5c-4a17-be83-39f1bdd78f60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77522aa-d645-4e8b-80ea-694ff56dd58c
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

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

CPV Codes

32413100 - Network routers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,286 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,286 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-366ad1ba-9a5c-4a17-be83-39f1bdd78f60-2024-08-22T17:23:45+01:00",
    "date": "2024-08-22T17:23:45+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-366ad1ba-9a5c-4a17-be83-39f1bdd78f60",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0027900D4K000001WteKUAS",
        "title": "Backbone Router - NS",
        "description": "Notice of award of contract for the supply of backbone routers.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "32413100",
            "description": "Network routers"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "NR18 0WW"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 127286,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-06-26T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-07-11T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2024-08-23T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-279918",
            "name": "Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Woburn Road",
                "locality": "Bedford",
                "postalCode": "MK43 9AX",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Lovejoy Mutizwa",
                "email": "lovejoy.mutizwa@beds.police.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-293382",
            "name": "Softcat plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Softcat plc"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, SL7 1LW"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-279918",
        "name": "Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-366ad1ba-9a5c-4a17-be83-39f1bdd78f60-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-07-11T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-08-22T17:23:45+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 127286.17,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-293382",
                    "name": "Softcat plc"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-07-11T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2024-08-23T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77522aa-d645-4e8b-80ea-694ff56dd58c",
                    "datePublished": "2024-08-22T17:23:45+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}