Award

Tender for replacement Network and WiFi Infrastructure

ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, based in Cardiff, recently awarded a contract for the replacement Network and WiFi Infrastructure. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, with Switchshop Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £X, was signed on May 26, 2023, with an initial term of 5 years and a possible 1-year extension. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and includes computer support and consultancy services, as well as computer network services.

This tender, issued by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, offers opportunities for businesses specializing in networking and WiFi equipment, maintenance, and professional services. Companies with expertise in computer support and consultancy services and computer network services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, providing a transparent opportunity for suppliers to engage with the buying organization for potential long-term business collaborations.

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Notice Title

Tender for replacement Network and WiFi Infrastructure

Notice Description

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) sought to purchase via the OJEU compliant Jisc Network Equipment Framework LOT 8 - Fortinet - networking and wi-fi equipment along with maintenance and professional services for the installation and setup. All Suppliers on the relevant Lot were invited to respond. The contract was for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year in annual increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-132000
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132000
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA
Contact Name
Matt Rogerson
Contact Email
matt.rogerson@rwcmd.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920391381

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3ER
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

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