Award

Hardware Switches

COMPANIES HOUSE

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17 Mar 2025 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, located in Cardiff, Wales, has recently completed the procurement process for the acquisition of "Hardware Switches" in the software-related services sector. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process culminated on 6th February 2024, with the hardware switches supply contract valued at GBP 159,368.70 to span from 3rd March 2025 to 31st May 2028. This procurement falls under the goods category, reflecting a strategic acquisition to support Companies House's digital infrastructure needs.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale technology suppliers specialising in hardware solutions. Given the specific nature of the requirement and the value involved, businesses with expertise in providing high-quality hardware and robust after-sales support will be well-positioned to compete. Although this tender did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, it sets a precedent for future opportunities in similar high-value, technology-driven procurements, encouraging businesses to enhance their capabilities to meet such demands in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hardware Switches

Notice Description

Hardware Switches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7f1bdcb-51b8-40d8-878f-b795fdeef092
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d2cf1b-a0bb-43a4-a702-c593ba3d4a3f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,368 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,368 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 May 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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