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title: "Core Fabric + Proto Cisco Nexus"
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# Core Fabric + Proto Cisco Nexus

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ad0ce8a-7f12-4236-aae5-11d49f266e9b

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for "Core Fabric + Proto Cisco Nexus," aimed at enhancing its network infrastructure. This selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on the services category within the networks industry (CPV code 32400000). The procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and is valued at £1,550,777.15. Key dates include the tender period end on 10th July 2024 and the contract period from 24th July 2024 to 25th August 2028. The procurement stage is the award, with the latest update published on 25th September 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing in network services and solutions, particularly those that can provide customised and robust network infrastructures. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender, making it an excellent opportunity for them to secure a high-value contract and build a long-term business relationship with a reputable organisation like the Met Office. The awarded supplier for this contract is Computacenter (UK) Ltd, a large-scale company well-versed in delivering such services.

## Notice

RM6098 Core Fabric +Proto Cisco Nexus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd84421d-ccc4-4bc6-ac4d-0e1e577da01b |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 25 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,777 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,550,777 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 08:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd84421d-ccc4-4bc6-ac4d-0e1e577da01b
- 12 Aug 2024 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd84421d-ccc4-4bc6-ac4d-0e1e577da01b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd84421d-ccc4-4bc6-ac4d-0e1e577da01b
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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