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Cisco Network Switches

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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14 Mar 2024 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Police recently awarded a contract for Cisco Network Switches with a total value of £106,942.71. The procurement process was carried out using a limited competitive quotation method. The contract period is set to start on March 18, 2024, and end on March 18, 2029. The tender deadline was on February 19, 2024. The buying organisation, Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, initiated this tender.

This tender for Cisco Network Switches by Northumbria Police offers opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in providing goods such as telecommunications equipment and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender process. Interested suppliers should note the significant procurement value and the specific technical requirements related to connecting the Avaya Contact Centre and telephony platform to the local area network.

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Notice Title

Cisco Network Switches

Notice Description

The cisco switches are needed to connect the Avaya Contact Centre and telephony platform to the Northumbria Police local area network with a link back to the force wide area network to ensure successful delivery of calls and contact centre system access. There is a need for these devices imminently due to a key milestone of the telephony project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dcd7c08-2921-4ba5-a672-54966ac19336
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e50fb9b-77a6-4353-b99e-7689d0760165
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,942 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,942 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 18 Mar 2029 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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