Tender

Holy Cross Sixth Form College - Tender for ICT Switches

HOLY CROSS SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

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Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 06:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Holy Cross Sixth Form College, located in Bury, UK, involves an open tender for the installation of ICT Switches. The project falls under the public undertaking classification with a primary procurement category of goods. The open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender submission by 21st July 2025 and the enquiry period ending on 11th July 2025. The anticipated contract period is from 18th September to 31st October 2025, with mandatory installation dates set between 20th and 31st October 2025. The procurement budget is set at £240,000 GBP.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT infrastructure, particularly those experienced in supplying and installing network switches. Companies with strong business quality standards, suitable accreditations, and relevant industry experience will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The selection criteria favour entities that can demonstrate technical proficiency and economic stability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their growth potential through a high-value public contract.

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Notice Title

Holy Cross Sixth Form College - Tender for ICT Switches

Notice Description

Holy Cross Sixth Form College is looking for a single supplier for the installation of ICT Switches. Mandatory installation date of 20 - 31 October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032437-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOLY CROSS SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.richardson@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07780 159658

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 9BB
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Redvales
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

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