Tender

CISCO Meraki Switches and Licences Southbank 2025 eAuction

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI), a sub-central government public authority located in London, is initiating an open procurement process for the "CISCO Meraki Switches and Licences Southbank 2025 eAuction." This tender, which is currently active, falls under industry categories related to computer equipment and services. Interested parties must be prepared to submit their bids electronically by 12:00 PM on 13th May 2025, following an enquiry period that concludes on 9th May 2025. The procurement focuses on goods with an estimated value of £40,000, and the contract period is slated from 14th May to 30th May 2025. Notably, the successful bidder will be determined through a competitive electronic auction, emphasising economic efficiency.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and services, particularly those experienced in providing and managing CISCO Meraki solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, fostering an inclusive competitive environment. The eAuction format prioritises cost-effective solutions, benefiting companies capable of competitive pricing strategies. Engaging with the BFI through this procurement process could enhance the winning bidder's portfolio by associating with a prestigious cultural brand, potentially unlocking further business opportunities within related public sector technology upgrades.

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Notice Title

CISCO Meraki Switches and Licences Southbank 2025 eAuction

Notice Description

The BFI are looking to replace a variety of switches at BFI Stephen Street and to delivered to that site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018009-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graham.bellas@bfi.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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