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Core and Edge Switch Replacement

GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Mar 2025 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has completed a procurement process for the replacement of core and edge network switches, titled "Core and Edge Switch Replacement" (Tender ID: ITQ-25-02). The procurement, classified under "Computer equipment and supplies" (CPV: 30200000) and "Network servers" (CPV: 48821000), involves a single purchase of two core and seventeen edge switches to be delivered to the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, followed a selective procurement method. The tendering period ended on 10th March 2025, with an award issued on 14th March 2025. The contract, valued at £404,021.06, commenced and concluded on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and network solutions, especially those adept in providing computer equipment and network servers. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), can benefit by aligning their offerings to NHS needs and leveraging their expertise in high-quality, reliable network switch solutions. The contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier, highlights the preference for experienced vendors capable of fulfilling substantial, one-off purchase contracts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Core and Edge Switch Replacement

Notice Description

1 off purchase of 2 Core and 17 Edge Switches

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e27af10-c0e7-4a7b-9afb-81dc4c2f731b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d679dffb-7dd8-4ef0-b947-5500c846b917
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£404,021 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£404,021 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WASHINGTON
Postcode
NE37 3ES
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)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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