Award

Network Switches for Kent and Essex Police

KENT POLICE; ESSEX POLICE

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Award

14 Jan 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Network Switches for Kent and Essex Police" has reached the award stage, with the finalisation date being 20th December 2024. The procuring body, Kent Police and Essex Police, sought the replacement of legacy network equipment with CISCO catalyst switches through a competitive call-off from the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework (HTE-011008). The total contract value is £299,903.41, and the project completion is scheduled between 14th January 2025 and 31st May 2025. The project falls under the telecommunications equipment and information systems and servers industry category, primarily within the East of England, UK.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses supplying telecommunications and information technology equipment, specifically those dealing with network switches and IT infrastructure. Medium to large enterprises experienced in public sector contracts and capable of leveraging framework agreements will find this procurement beneficial for business expansion. The awarded contract to Softcat plc exemplifies the competitive standards and potential for reputable suppliers to engage in essential security and technological upgrades for public safety institutions.

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Notice Title

Network Switches for Kent and Essex Police

Notice Description

Network Switches for Kent and Essex Police Procurement of CISCO catalyst switches for Kent and Essex Police to replace legacy equipment and maintain security posture. Procured via the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework (HTE-011008) following a mini-competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9fd0d7a-e92a-47d1-a16d-9eb254abcccc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a8404a-9ac3-463f-95ec-4e39430da0ab
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,903 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,903 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025 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
KENT POLICE; ESSEX POLICE
Contact Name
David Steward
Contact Email
david.steward@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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