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23122 Core Switch Replacement - Further Competition using CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Lot 1

EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2024 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has completed the procurement process titled "23122 Core Switch Replacement - Further Competition using CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Lot 1." This project involves replacing the council's over-10-year-old core switch chassis with the latest model. The industry category for this tender is Network Infrastructure (CPV 32424000), and it includes installation services of information-processing equipment and information technology services. The supplier for this contract is European Electronique Ltd, and the contract, valued at £35,865.35, will span from 5th March 2024 to 4th March 2029, covering the hardware support and monitoring software maintenance over five years.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in network infrastructure, IT services, and hardware maintenance. SMEs are encouraged to participate in such tenders, as ECDC has indicated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a transparent competitive environment for businesses to showcase their capabilities. This project is ideal for firms experienced in delivering robust IT solutions and maintaining critical network infrastructure.

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Notice Title

23122 Core Switch Replacement - Further Competition using CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Lot 1

Notice Description

East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) invites quotations for the provision of service providers to replace our existing core switch chassis (5412 zl). The chassis is over 10 years, and currently serves our council well. We are looking to replace the switch with the latest model to meet our current and future needs. We have an edge switch infrastructure consisting of 9 edge switches which are all HPE Aruba 2920-48g. These switches were installed in 2016 and not looking at replacing them currently. ECDC requires maintenance of support of the hardware and monitoring software for a period of 5 years. This is a further competition using the CCS Framework RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17be1ccd-a73e-4eac-afea-7326349cf205
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

51612000 - Installation services of information-processing equipment

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,865 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2024 - 4 Mar 2029 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
EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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