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title: "Replacement of Core Network Hardware and Ongoing Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Replacement of Core Network Hardware and Ongoing Support and Maintenance

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10b17b97-8bf8-4f04-8e31-9490bad14d8f

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed a tender process with the intent to replace its core network hardware, including design, supply, implementation, and ongoing support and maintenance. The procurement, conducted under the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 1, falls under the Computer equipment and supplies category, and encompasses implementation services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This process marked the award phase, as finalised on 29th July 2025. The successful contract with Dell Corporation Limited will start on 1st August 2025, continuing until 31st July 2031, with an overall value of £223,199.

This awarded contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the technology sector specialising in computer equipment and network solutions. The tender particularly suits larger companies experienced in extensive hardware projects and provides a steady six-year demand for maintenance services. The procurement method, a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicates a preference for established businesses that can deliver high-volume and integrated technology solutions, aligning with the long-term maintenance and support Southampton City Council requires. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find future opportunities under similar frameworks, highlighted by the tender's SME suitability consideration.

## Notice

THIS IS AN AWARDED CONTRACT. The contract is for the replacement of Southampton City Council's core network hardware. The contract encompasses the design, supply, implementation, assistance in migration of existing services, and on-going 3rd level support and maintenance services. The further competition was conducted under the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 1. The contract term covers the design, supply, implementation, and migration of existing services in accordance with the successful supplier's project plan timeline. The 6-year support and maintenance element of the agreement will commence from the Delivery date of the equipment to the Buyers premises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16cb7b9-29e8-4fe3-9073-a3967b8c2926 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,199 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,199 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16cb7b9-29e8-4fe3-9073-a3967b8c2926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16cb7b9-29e8-4fe3-9073-a3967b8c2926
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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