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MELLANOX SPECTRUM Networking Platform

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Jan 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has completed the procurement process for a MELLANOX SPECTRUM Networking Platform, meant to support the UK Research and Innovation’s requirements. This award notice, dated 22nd January 2025, signifies the conclusion of a below-threshold competitive quotation process. The contract, valued at GBP 25,231.80, spans from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2030. The delivery location specified is in Oxford (postal code OX11 0QX), and the procurement's main category is classified under software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000).

This procurement embodies a substantial business opportunity by enlisting support services over five years, stimulating long-term supplier engagement. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to take part in such tenders, as they are well-suited for competitive quotations under the below-threshold procurement method. CDW Ltd, an SME based in London, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for smaller firms to secure significant government contracts and expand their business footprint within the public sector technology market.

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Notice Title

MELLANOX SPECTRUM Networking Platform

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for MELLANOX SPECTRUM Networking Platform. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation. This is a 5 year contract to reflect the support services included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed74523e-b7eb-4aa9-8949-815cbaff3793
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcca976b-a036-49d0-ac7a-11c777f5b549
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£25,231 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,231 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 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

CDW

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