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title: "Network programme - edge switch (con_12472)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Network programme - edge switch (con_12472)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b620fe1-69e6-4687-9588-867973c9307c

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Education, pertains to the tender entitled "Network programme - edge switch" for the supply of edge switches at various DfE offices. The contract, valued at £43,192.80, falls within the category of office and computing machinery under the framework agreement procurement method. The contract period commenced on 26 November 2021, concluding on 25 November 2022. The award for this tender was announced on 14 December 2021, with the tender period having ended on 19 November 2021. The procurement activity took place in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing technology, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions. Suppliers that focus on the provision of computing hardware and network infrastructure should consider participating in future tenders of this nature, as the Department for Education continues to enhance its technological capabilities across its offices.

## Notice

Edge switch for each of the DfE offices to implement an internet circuit break out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87e5986-5f07-4308-8f2f-d2374922fc75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,192 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,192 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87e5986-5f07-4308-8f2f-d2374922fc75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87e5986-5f07-4308-8f2f-d2374922fc75
  14th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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