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title: "SBS23-211 - NECS - Cisco 24 Port Switches"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES"
published: "2024-02-29"
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# SBS23-211 - NECS - Cisco 24 Port Switches

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07fa967b-6701-45f2-abee-1fc1a40d5271

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services has awarded a contract to CDW LIMITED for the procurement of one hundred and twelve Cisco Catalyst Switches for their hardware refresh program. The contract value is £125,510.56, with a contract period starting on February 28, 2024, and ending on February 27, 2025. The procurement method used was "selective" via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 19, 2024, and the contract includes SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in providing Ethernet network services. Companies in the technology hardware industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location specified for delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the postal code M5 3EQ. Being awarded this contract can lead to business growth and partnership opportunities within the healthcare sector, specifically with organisations like NHS Shared Business Services seeking reliable suppliers for their IT infrastructure needs.

## Notice

NECS (North of England Care Support) has a requirement to purchase and be supplied with one hundred and twelve (112) Cisco Catalyst Switches as part of their hardware refresh program. Details of the required devices are listed within the specification document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc8a807-8f8f-44d8-bc9f-396358ea4204 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,510 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32415000 - Ethernet network

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc8a807-8f8f-44d8-bc9f-396358ea4204

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc8a807-8f8f-44d8-bc9f-396358ea4204
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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