Award

Servers and Switches for Cyber Competence Centre

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has concluded the procurement process for the supply of Servers and Switches, including a 5-year warranty, for its Cyber Competence Centre. This contract, classified under the Information systems and servers category, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage with Bournemouth University acting as the contracting authority. The items involved are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 22 December 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement process was completed with a contract value of £837,123.88.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and integration of IT hardware and services. The scale of the contract and the inclusion of a long-term warranty indicate a substantial engagement that can aid in business growth. While the requirement was not specifically suited for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses with capabilities in providing complex IT solutions and those adept at participating in framework agreements would find this contract particularly beneficial. The awarding to Getech, a large-scale supplier, highlights the potential competitive landscape for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Servers and Switches for Cyber Competence Centre

Notice Description

Supply of Servers and Switches including 5 Year Warranty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df2f702e-0c54-4d46-b688-c9448b33f8e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3feb3c05-0706-4285-a2b6-a416ed21992d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£837,123 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£837,123 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GETECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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