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7 x Cisco Switches

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2021 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for the urgent acquisition of seven Cisco switches, essential for a Proof of Concept (POC) to enhance bandwidth across four Council sites. With a total value of £26,745.31, this contract falls under the goods category, specifically classified as network equipment (CPV code 32420000). The procurement method was limited, allowing the award without prior public notice, and the contract period is set from 1st February 2021 to 31st January 2024. The POC aims to ensure compatibility with the Council's existing Cisco infrastructure and must be executed promptly as the current switches are reaching end of life, necessitating completion within 12 months.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for technology suppliers, particularly those specialising in Cisco-compatible equipment and network solutions. Businesses that can facilitate the integration of these switches or provide support in the automation process may find valuable prospects for collaboration, especially if they possess experience in working with municipal contracts or have been approved resellers of Cisco products. Given the urgency of the implementation needed for the Council's operational upgrades, businesses prepared to meet tight deadlines and ensure seamless functionality across the existing infrastructure will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

7 x Cisco Switches

Notice Description

City of Bradford MDC needs to urgently purchase the equipment as this is required for a Proof of Concept (POC) at a number of Council sites. As part of a bandwidth upgrade from 10MB to 100MB, this POC will ensure that the automation process for the switches at our MAN sites works successfully. The POC is for 7 switches over 4 Council sites and is needed urgently to test the proposed solution.There is an urgency to get this kit and start the POC stage as this needs to be all done for the 68 sites within 12 months as the existing switches are End of Life. There is a requirement that the hardware is compatible with the Council's datacentre and for us to be automated. The hardware needs to be Cisco or else it will not work with the investment the Council has already made for the Core networking. The existing solution is based on Cisco technology and therefore this solution needs to be compatible for auto provisioning of the switches. These need to be purchased via a Cisco approved reseller and as Virgin Media are currently upgrading the Council network from 10mb to 100mb, then this will be done at the same time. This ensures an end to end functionality and rollout and if there are any issues / concerns then it will be Virgin Media's responsibility to resolve.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327d013d-7c99-4da5-bf2a-b8a17a8dfb24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,745 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 2-3 years
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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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