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title: "Backbone Router Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1804db5d-caaf-427a-bb5c-51e09b174fb6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-20"
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# Backbone Router Upgrades

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1804db5d-caaf-427a-bb5c-51e09b174fb6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Backbone Router Upgrades" contract was conducted by Durham County Council, with a total value of £80,000. This procurement falls within the category of computer equipment and supplies, specifically designated under CPV code 30200000. The tender process was completed on 14th April 2020, after which the contract was awarded to Insight, an established supplier, effective from 21st April 2020 to 29th April 2021. The delivery is designated for the North East region of the United Kingdom, utilizing a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure.

This tender represents a potential opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment, particularly those capable of delivering technologically advanced goods and services. Companies that focus on providing IT infrastructure solutions, hardware upgrades, or similar technological supplies would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with local councils like Durham County Council could facilitate avenues for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8c7d6a-56d3-4641-b22a-e27c78573abc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2020 - 29 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,600 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8c7d6a-56d3-4641-b22a-e27c78573abc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8c7d6a-56d3-4641-b22a-e27c78573abc
  20th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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