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title: "RFQ DMZ Core Switch Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18921c48-cc87-4a8a-b26e-f149adc5c454"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-16"
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# RFQ DMZ Core Switch Project

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18921c48-cc87-4a8a-b26e-f149adc5c454

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council has initiated a tender process for the RFQ DMZ Core Switch Project. This project involves replacing 2 HP Switches with 4 new Cisco switches, upgrading SFPs to 10GB, and aligning the equipment with the rest of their estate. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 26th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 5th February to 1st March 2024. The project falls under the Computer equipment and supplies category.

This tender by Worcestershire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, especially those specializing in computer equipment and networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested firms should consider registering with In-Tend to receive alerts and submit tender responses for potential business growth and collaboration with the council.

## Notice

This project is to replace our current DMZ Switches with updated equipment and design. This will involve replacing 2 HP Switches with 4 new Cisco switches, providing failover / redundancy and also bringing the equipment in line with the rest of our estate. SFPs will also be upgraded to 10GB to provide the same potential speeds as our corporate network. Additional information: We use an electronic tendering system for all business and contract opportunities. If you wish to see available opportunities, receive alerts, register your interest in such opportunities and submit tender responses then it is essential you register with In-Tend - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9bb9ffe-3211-4aef-9beb-a1481172864f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2024 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9bb9ffe-3211-4aef-9beb-a1481172864f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9bb9ffe-3211-4aef-9beb-a1481172864f
  16th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration

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