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Co-location 8 racks

DEFRA

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25 Apr 2023 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) awarded a contract for 'Co-location 8 racks' related to network infrastructure to Global Switch. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £750,000, with a contract period starting from December 6, 2022, to December 5, 2025. The tender closed on December 5, 2022, with DEFRA located at 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, UK.

This tender opportunity for 'Co-location 8 racks' in the network infrastructure sector could be beneficial for businesses involved in network infrastructure services. Companies experienced in providing data center co-location services and network infrastructure solutions are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract value of £750,000 offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in network infrastructure and co-location services within the UK.

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Notice Title

Co-location 8 racks

Notice Description

Data Centre Co-location

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-659a3f78-0fdb-4cf2-adac-89130e77a624
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49b5781-f27c-4f92-9bca-6fb878011fc1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2022 - 5 Dec 2025 3-4 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL SWITCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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