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Support and Maintenance for Network Switches

CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2017 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

Charnwood Borough Council has recently concluded a tender for "Support and Maintenance for Network Switches," which falls under the computer network services industry category. This contract, part of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM1045, was designed to establish support and maintenance for the Council's Extreme network switches, incorporating defined service level agreements for break fixes. The contract, valued at £56,440, was awarded on 16th September 2016 and will run until 18th September 2021, with potential extensions available for an additional two periods of 12 months. The procurement process used was classified as "Other" and consisted of a complete tender cycle.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on IT services, particularly those with expertise in network infrastructure and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in similar areas, as the council encourages participation from these sectors. Given the nature of the services required, companies that specialise in network solutions, maintenance, and technical support could find opportunities for growth by engaging with Charnwood Borough Council or comparable public sector bodies in the future.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance for Network Switches

Notice Description

Charnwood Borough Council has accessed the Crown Commercial Services (CCS framework) RM1045, lot 2. To provide support and maintenance of all the Council's Extreme network switches with defined SLA levels for break fixes. The contract has been let for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further occasions of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc07c871-eca9-4b6e-be75-2c592114d5b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb06f211-2673-4da1-8ede-97a607ccd4fe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2016 - 18 Sep 2021 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
CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aymen Khan
Contact Email
aymen.khan@charnwood.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE
Postcode
LE11 2TN
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Southfields
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATRIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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