Award

Network Switch upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Award

13 Feb 2019 at 15:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Network Switch upgrade," aimed at replacing obsolete edge switches with new technology. This project, classified under the goods category with a CPV code of 31214100, involved a total contract value of £405,000. The procurement stage reached was 'Award', with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2019 and concluding on 31st January 2022. The tender process was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement tender period ending on 7th December 2018.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and electronic equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the necessary goods and services. The upgrade of network switches offers potential growth avenues for companies engaged in the supply of networking hardware and services, making them well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. Collaborations or innovations in technology could further enhance their chances in upcoming procurement opportunities in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Switch upgrade

Notice Description

Supply of edge switches to replace existing infrastructure with newer models and technology as the current switches have become obsolete. The main aim of the project is to replace all of the end of life switches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-739eacd6-4dbe-469e-a4a1-58b5411789e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0124739-4740-4899-91e7-35f788902e25
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£403,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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