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Award Notice for Supply of Cisco or Juniper L3 Switches - Network Core Refresh

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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23 Aug 2024 at 15:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed the procurement process for the supply of Cisco or Juniper L3 switches as part of a network core refresh project. The contract, with a value of £255,000, falls under the industry category of network equipment (CPV 32420000) and will be supplied by Softcat Plc. This award notice follows the use of a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework Agreement. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period running from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2028. The supplies will be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing advanced networking equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar tenders due to their suitability. Suppliers with expertise in network infrastructure and distribution can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and gain experience within the higher education sector. The strategic relationship with a prominent institution such as the University of Chester can foster further business growth and open doors to additional framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for Supply of Cisco or Juniper L3 Switches - Network Core Refresh

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders for the Supply of Cisco or Juniper network core and distribution L3 switches under the Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework Agreement, Number: ITS2008NE using Lot 1 Networking Equipment Supply Only as members of NWUPC. As permitted under the framework University of Chester may appoint one provider to service this further competition, whilst reserving the right to not award at all. Please note that values in this notice are rounded up and the contract dates include the optional extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5ad5b70-e14e-4334-8fd2-6843ee7de714
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7af7f5-ee9c-4c1c-8794-6b79ee459625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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