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Infrastructure Hardware Refresh

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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14 Feb 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has completed the procurement process for the provision and supply of Networking Infrastructure Hardware, including installation services and the disposal of existing equipment in accordance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations. This tender, titled "Infrastructure Hardware Refresh," falls under the Network Components industry category, with a total value of £502,700. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period extends from 16 December 2024 to 15 December 2027. The key delivery location is in Croydon, South East, United Kingdom. The award stage was reached, and the successful contract originated from the tender closed on 3 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and service of networking hardware components, particularly those that can meet regulatory requirements for equipment disposal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find growth potential here, given the contract's emphasis on aligning with specific industry standards. BT Group, a large supplier with expertise in this sector, has been awarded the contract. Businesses with robust networking infrastructure services and a compliance-oriented approach are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts with the Pension Protection Fund and other related public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infrastructure Hardware Refresh

Notice Description

Provision / supply of Networking Infrastructure Hardware, installation services and disposal of existing equipment in alignment with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Installations. CCS RM6098 Tech Products and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef559554-79c4-4e84-8426-40468783b582
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8a5700-8ac4-4cd5-b7fc-9c7e41603d1d
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£502,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£502,700 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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