Award

Arista 7280SR3-48YC8 L3 Switches and QSFPs

MET OFFICE

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Award

04 Dec 2024 at 13:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for Arista 7280SR3-48YC8 L3 Switches and QSFPs. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 1 November 2024. The contract began on 14 November 2024 and will run until 30 October 2029. The total value of the awarded contract is GBP 75,119.30, and the supplier is BOXXE, an SME based in Yorkshire.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing high-level networking and hardware solutions. SMEs are particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts due to their eligibility criteria, as highlighted in this award. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing robust IT infrastructure and support will find this type of procurement most beneficial, enabling them to secure long-term contracts and establish strong relationships with prominent organisations like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arista 7280SR3-48YC8 L3 Switches and QSFPs

Notice Description

Arista 7280SR3-48YC8 L3 Switches and QSFPs Framework Number: RM6098 Contract Number: DN736817

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95f67729-355b-4520-aca6-eb91f41c3d15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a96533-b00b-4219-9b9f-a0a9e38ae87a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,119 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,119 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 30 Oct 2029 4-5 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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