Award

Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall.

DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE)

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Summary of the contracting process

Design Dundee Limited (V&A Dundee) has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of network switching and firewall solutions. This process, led by Design Dundee Limited, a charity and museum based in Dundee with its main address at 1 Riverside Esplanade, DD1 4EZ, falls within the goods category and utilised an open procedure procurement method. The tender, valued at £173,100, sought the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network infrastructure to replace the existing one. The award was officially signed on 24 March 2026, with the award period having started on 3 March 2026. The invitation to tender closed on 2 March 2026 after a window for electronic submissions, highlighting the organisation's openness to innovative solutions through optional offerings.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in IT network solutions, particularly those specialising in integrated systems combining switching and security solutions. With 4MS Network Solutions, an Aberdeen-based SME, emerging successful among a competitive pool of eight SMEs, the contract underscores the viability for small to medium enterprises to engage in substantial public procurement opportunities, enhance their portfolio, and expand their market presence. Companies with capabilities in providing electronic submissions and meeting rigorous technical and economic criteria are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby proving the potential for substantial growth within the UK's public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall.

Notice Description

V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender.

Options: We will be open to hear any options that would help us to achieve our goals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821584
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553289
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

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


CPV Codes

30237110 - Network interfaces

31214100 - Switches

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£173,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,744 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4EZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4MS NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548181
    Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall. - V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553289
    Renewal of Network Switching, Firewall. - V&A Dundee invites proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and support of a new integrated network solution to replace the current network infrastructure, delivered in collaboration with the successful supplier in accordance with the requirements of this Invitation to Tender.

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