Award

Core Switches Support

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2022 at 14:29

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

14 Feb 2022 at 09:47

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2022 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is seeking to procure support for its core switches infrastructure through the tender titled "Core Switches Support." This procurement process, classified under the category of "Software package and information systems" and "IT services," is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the tender, which was published on 4th February 2022. The tender period ended on 17th February 2022, and the contract commenced on 4th March 2022, set to conclude on 3rd March 2023. The process followed an open procurement method, described as an open procedure below threshold, with the awarded contract valued at £4,780.80.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT support services and infrastructure management, allowing them to engage with a respected public sector client. Businesses with expertise in software development, consulting, and internet support would be well-suited to compete, leveraging this contract to expand their operational footprint and establish long-term relationships within the public sector. The contract could potentially lead to further opportunities as the buyer continues to invest in its IT infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Switches Support

Notice Description

To procure a support partner and contract for our current core switches infrastructure to go live 04.03.2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc53bb8a-0187-47b5-9a40-966afc8b1886
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d363226-9537-406e-8f6a-2e68b67ebada
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
itfp@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02039083669

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEFONICA TECH

Further Information

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