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COV - Supply of CISCO 24-port switches - (model C9500-24Y4C)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the supply of CISCO 24-port switches (model C9500-24Y4C) was completed by Coventry City Council across the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the network equipment category with a CPV code of 32420000. The tender process was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method below the threshold, with the award announced on 20th May 2025. The contract period is set from 25th June 2025 to 24th June 2028. The awarded supplier, Softcat plc, with its legal reach in Marlow, Bucks, underscores the significant investment of £61,150.08 in GBP for Coventry’s network infrastructure.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and network solutions to engage with public sector contracts. While the process was inclusive of large-scale companies such as Softcat plc, SMEs could also potentially benefit from similar future tender opportunities by proposing competitive solutions or forming consortia. Businesses with expertise in providing network equipment or related services might find parallel procurement opportunities within the public sector conducive for growth, especially in the technology-driven needs of modern councils. This contract highlights the steady demand for technological upgrades within public infrastructure, encouraging businesses to enhance their competitive strategies in upcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Supply of CISCO 24-port switches - (model C9500-24Y4C)

Notice Description

Supply of 24-port switches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75d1492e-8ae3-4f61-b773-28696486c269
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ff9fa7-5cb8-4823-9a76-c4dd50a70066
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2028 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV6 9SL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Foleshill
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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