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High-performance 1RU data center switch

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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01 Jul 2025 at 14:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a high-performance 1RU data centre switch, led by NPL Management Limited, has advanced to the award stage. This contract pertains to the supply and delivery of an Arista 7050X3 switch, encompassing specifications of 48x10GbE SFP and 8x100GbE QSFP with front-to-rear airflow configuration and dual AC power supply. The contract was signed on 20th March 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 12th May 2025. Located in Teddington, United Kingdom, the buyer is a public undertaking, functioning under the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method falls below the threshold category with the legalities aligning with the UK Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement process has been marked as complete, with key materials ready for delivery across various regions in the UK including UKC, UKD, UKI, among others.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, software development, and data centre equipment supply. Red Helix, a large-scale supplier, is the selected supplier for this project, indicating that enterprises with substantial capacity and expertise in precision IT equipment may find similar opportunities conducive to their growth. The associated CPV codes such as 38000000 and 72000000 imply potential avenues for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and IT consulting services to expand their offerings to similar public sector contracts. Suppliers adept in delivering high-quality, competitive goods and services at scale may find this an attractive market to pursue for their expansion strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High-performance 1RU data center switch

Notice Description

Arista 7050X3, 48x10GbE SFP & 8x100GbE QSFP switch, front-to rear air, 2xAC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036481-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,396 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 12 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED HELIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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