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230 x Cisco Meraki MR36 Access Point

KENT POLICE & ESSEX POLICE

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23 Sep 2024 at 08:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by Kent Police & Essex Police, involves the purchase of 230 Cisco Meraki MR36 Access Points, with 122 units allocated for Kent Police and 108 for Essex Police. The tender, classified under the hardware industry category (CPV code 44316400), had its award stage completed on 12 September 2024. The value of the contract is £53,831 GBP, with the awarded supplier being SOFTCAT PLC. The contract period began and concluded on 19 September 2024, with delivery locations specified in Maidstone, ME15 9BZ, and the East of England. SMEs were considered suitable for this procurement.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply, particularly those capable of providing robust network solutions. The focus on well-known Cisco Meraki hardware indicates a demand for high-quality and reliable technology, beneficial for businesses with an established reputation in hardware supply. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, SMEs in the industry can learn from this to shape competitive offerings in future tenders by similar authorities. This specific procurement's outcome highlights the importance of readiness and capability to meet specific technical requirements and delivery logistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

230 x Cisco Meraki MR36 Access Point

Notice Description

Purchase of 230 x Cisco Meraki MR36 Access Point - P/N: MR36-HW (122 for Kent Police and 108 for Essex Police)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fe93d6b-2c99-475c-aeb5-667bf6ee2405
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d17d5df-d00a-44b2-bf3b-f0a2c4f065c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,831 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,831 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2024 24 hours
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
KENT POLICE & ESSEX POLICE
Contact Name
Darren Smith
Contact Email
darren.smith2@essex.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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