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AA-161-26-DA Aruba cables and fan tray - various sizes

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, focuses on the acquisition of Aruba cables and fan trays under the title "AA-161-26-DA Aruba cables and fan tray - various sizes." Categorised within the health industry, it pertains to the delivery location of Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland. The procurement stage is complete, with the award to Switchshop Limited having been signed on 5th February 2026. The procurement method was limited, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. The total value of the contract amounts to £104,284.80 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses dealing in technological goods, particularly in networking and electronic components. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Switchshop Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the suitability of agile and specialised suppliers in competing for direct awards under framework agreements. Businesses with expertise in supplying specialised tech components could find similar opportunities within NHS procurement frameworks that facilitate direct awards. The lack of competition in this procurement may also indicate potential for efficiencies and specialized offerings to be well-positioned for future contract awards.

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Notice Title

AA-161-26-DA Aruba cables and fan tray - various sizes

Notice Description

AA-161-26-DA Aruba 6300m 24SFP+ 4SFP56 Switch (20x) Aruba X751 FB Fan Tray (20x) Aruba X371 12VDC 250W PS (40x) Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m DAC Cable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aruba 6300m 24SFP+ 4SFP56 Switch (20x) Aruba X751 FB Fan Tray (20x) Aruba X371 12VDC 250W PS (40x) Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m DAC Cable.

Procurement Information

Direct award from framework agreement SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824419
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550138
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,284 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 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
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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