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SDX Infrastructure Expansion - Hardware

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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09 Feb 2021 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SDX Infrastructure Expansion - Hardware" project is being conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This initiative is classified under the industry category of 'Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages'. The tender process is currently complete, having concluded on 20th January 2021, with the awarded contract starting on 2nd February 2021 and running until 1st February 2022. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £414,505 GBP, encompassing delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and IT hardware, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs), who can benefit from engaging in such contracts. As the DWP seeks enhanced monitoring and performance capabilities for its network infrastructure, businesses with expertise in this field would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on expansion and hardware deployment offers the potential for sustained partnerships and contract renewals within the growing technology services market.

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Notice Title

SDX Infrastructure Expansion - Hardware

Notice Description

DWP's Network Infrastructure project to enhance infrastructure involves expanding / building new infrastructure in external 3rd party data centres. To ensure Network monitoring and application performance is in place for the new infrastructure there is a requirement for additional hardware to be deployed to ensure full monitoring coverage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0e08c27-5e22-4e9c-9ee8-3152cbcbd571
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4042e8bd-21b0-4123-ab14-405ae6e6e3be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£414,505 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£414,505 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanne.young4@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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