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Contract for the Supply of Network Refresh Hardware Edge Switch Spares to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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19 Apr 2023 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply of Network Refresh Hardware Edge Switch Spares. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is 1,961,350.16 GBP, with a tender period ending on 25th January 2023 and a contract period from 30th January to 30th March 2023 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The buying organisation, The University of Birmingham, aimed to procure computer-related equipment under the goods category.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for SMEs specialized in computer-related equipment supply. Businesses with experience in selective procurement methods and call-offs from framework agreements could successfully compete. The University of Birmingham, the buying organisation, has suitable conditions for SMEs to engage in the tender and grow their business by providing network hardware components. The award for this contract was given to Prolinx Limited, indicating successful participation under the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of Network Refresh Hardware Edge Switch Spares to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply of Network Refresh Hardware Edge Switch Spares to the University of Birmingham Made as a call off to local framework agreement FRAM403/18

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58446d84-1828-4e19-9511-b7b422411c9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc7d9a5-12ec-4995-845b-cb90a6b24a4b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,961,350 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,634,458 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2023 - 5 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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