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HPE Aruba 6200F 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+370W Switch

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has completed the award phase for the procurement of HPE Aruba 6200F 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+370W Switches, classified under digital switching equipment. This tender, identified as Quote number 1.593956, pertains to the acquisition of goods within the technology sector. The procurement process employed a limited method due to below threshold requirements and involved restricted competition. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract has been awarded to BALLICOM LIMITED, with the contract period set for the 31st of March 2026. Finalised under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, the contract was signed on the 19th of March 2026, involving a gross amount of £87,786.24.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital switching equipment and similar technological solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with expertise in delivering competitive pricing and innovative products that fulfil public sector requirements, stand a good chance in such limited competition scenarios. The central government procurement by the British Library Board signals potential for future similar procurements, where businesses can seek to strengthen their offerings to appeal to public authorities and gain growth in the competitive market.

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Notice Title

HPE Aruba 6200F 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+370W Switch

Notice Description

HPE Aruba 6200F 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+370W Switch Quote number 1.593956

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ecf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025131-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32546000 - Digital switching equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,155 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North 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
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALLICOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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