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Network Bridging Hardware

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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18 Mar 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service involves the tender for "Network Bridging Hardware," which is classified under the goods category and specifically pertains to the acquisition of Cisco branded network bridging hardware for the organisation's new data centre. Located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, the contracting authority operates under the UKM region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender has successfully concluded, with the contract awarded to the supplier Probrand. The contract, worth approximately £76,188.98, was signed on 17 March 2022, indicating a complete status of the tendering process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and hardware sector, particularly those specialising in networking equipment. Companies that focus on providing Cisco products or related services may find this market particularly accessible, as the contract emphasises the procurement of specific technology solutions. With the contract being awarded to a single supplier, future tenders may arise related to similar equipment or services, offering further avenues for businesses to engage and possibly expand their operations within the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Bridging Hardware

Notice Description

Procurement of Cisco branded network bridging hardware for the COPFS' new data centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is for equipment and two (2) licenses (to operate the Cisco system being installed). There is no requirement for labour to install or consult.

Options: Option to extend agreement for licences. Estimated value of c.GBP 25k

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000687387
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443811
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,188 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROBRAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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