Award

Networks switches

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Jan 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, through the UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for network switches to Dell Corporation Limited. The procurement falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and is specifically focused on providing network switches. The location for delivery is OX11 0QX, and the contract period spans from 27 January 2025 to 26 January 2030. The contract is valued at £13,240 and was procured via the SSSNA Framework using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage at this point is the Award stage, and the relevant key dates include the award date on 27 January 2025. The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in network infrastructure and related support services. Companies that specialise in network hardware, particularly those that can offer robust support services over a multi-year period, stand to benefit from such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted for their suitability in this procurement, making it an inclusive opportunity for a broad range of business sizes and types to engage with public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Networks switches

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Network switches. This has been procured via the SSSNA Framework. This is a 5 year contract to reflect the support services included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d597ee35-ef5d-4616-912d-31052d3e9378
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b0c093-1832-4496-86b2-4bfa916064e3
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2030 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

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