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title: "3658/IT.MH.23 Network Edge Switches"
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# 3658/IT.MH.23 Network Edge Switches

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a216d1d-8418-4764-ae39-4a85ee6aa2a6

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the replacement of Network Edge Switches, with a total contract value of £860,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 28th February 2023 to 31st May 2023. The procurement was awarded to Logicalis UK Limited, with the buying organisation being the University of Sheffield located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The award was published on 24th April 2023.

This tender for Network Edge Switches by the University of Sheffield presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the network routers industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The specific contract details and the nature of the procurement process indicate potential for long-term partnerships and growth for businesses providing network infrastructure solutions.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield had the requirement to replace many of it's Network Edge Switches, and had available a Direct Award under the JISC Networking Agreement, Lot 3, which it used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fa5bc4-570f-4d27-ad61-92a84d4d5eaa |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £860,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2023 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fa5bc4-570f-4d27-ad61-92a84d4d5eaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fa5bc4-570f-4d27-ad61-92a84d4d5eaa
  24th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

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