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2992/MH Dynamic Ports on Demand Licenses for existing Extreme Switches

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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13 Aug 2021 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for the contract titled "2992/MH Dynamic Ports on Demand Licenses for existing Extreme Switches." This contract, valued at £71,000, falls under the goods category for switch or router software packages and was awarded on 14th July 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective method by running a further competition under the JISC Networking Framework Agreement, with the tender period concluding on 2nd July 2021. The contract period spans from 15th July 2021 to 14th July 2022.

This procurement opportunity opens avenues for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in government contracting. Companies that specialise in network technology, software licensing, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. With a focus on dynamic licensing solutions, firms that can provide innovative and cost-effective software solutions may find significant opportunities for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

2992/MH Dynamic Ports on Demand Licenses for existing Extreme Switches

Notice Description

The University already has installed a number of Brocade (now Extreme) Switches in it's network. We required the licenses to be added to allow Dynamic Ports on Demand and ran a further competition under the JISC Networking Framework Agreement, Lot 4 to determine the best pricing available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bae552a4-8435-4736-8906-9c0e76ccfe6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bbbcaab-1f20-4de8-9b15-3b0515bd29d5
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219500 - Switch or router software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2021 - 14 Jul 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
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

LAN3

Further Information

Notice Documents

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