Award

3591/IT.MH.22 Data Centre Core Network Infrastructure Replacement

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

24 Apr 2023 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield completed a procurement process for the replacement and upgrade of Core Network switches under the JISC Networking Framework Agreement. The tender title was "3591/IT.MH.22 Data Centre Core Network Infrastructure Replacement" with a value of £485,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 7th March 2023 to 6th March 2028. The procurement stage was in the Award phase, with the contract being active as of 28th February 2023. The University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, England, was the buying organisation for this contract in the goods category.

This tender awarded to Logicalis UK Limited presents lucrative business growth opportunities for companies specialising in network routers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) companies are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The procurement process for this contract was completed, but businesses can look for similar opportunities in the future, focusing on framework agreements and selective procurement methods with established organisations like the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Title

3591/IT.MH.22 Data Centre Core Network Infrastructure Replacement

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield had a requirement to replace and upgrade the Core Network switches, going to market via a further competition under the JISC Networking Framework Agreement. 5 years maintenance was also procured in the same exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a102e3f2-7baa-4d1d-b338-119743f3aa58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828a8784-3901-4e1a-84f4-a9114d104b7b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32413100 - Network routers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2023 - 6 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGICALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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