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title: "Contract for Aruba for the University's Core Switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-064ee09c-7c1b-4ba9-ad61-ac3a38c287db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2019-04-01"
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# Contract for Aruba for the University's Core Switches

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-064ee09c-7c1b-4ba9-ad61-ac3a38c287db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for Aruba for the University's Core Switches", falling under the IT services industry category. This procurement, initiated through a Direct Award method, is now complete, with the contract valued at £71,723.20. The contract period commenced on 27 March 2019 and concluded on 28 March 2019. The tender period ended on 26 March 2019. The location for this procurement is Birmingham, England, with delivery requirements specified for the area coded B15 2TT.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in hardware provisioning and support for university infrastructures. Companies that align with the contract requirements, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to explore similar opportunities in future tenders, enhancing their growth potential within the education sector. Suppliers capable of delivering core switching solutions and related IT services should consider participating in upcoming contracts from higher education institutions.

## Notice

Contract for Aruba for the University's Core Switches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcafad6e-183d-476f-adb2-3eead20ba919 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,723 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,723 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROLINX COMPUTER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcafad6e-183d-476f-adb2-3eead20ba919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcafad6e-183d-476f-adb2-3eead20ba919
  1st April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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