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title: "COV - Distribution Switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1eb0e9cf-d658-4ba5-aebf-6328ee798c03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-22"
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# COV - Distribution Switches

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eb0e9cf-d658-4ba5-aebf-6328ee798c03

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## Summary

The Coventry City Council has recently completed a procurement process under the title "COV - Distribution Switches." This tender, classified under computer equipment and supplies category, aimed to purchase new distribution switches for infrastructure upgrade. The procurement method used was limited with a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract period for this award started on 18th January 2024 and will end on 17th February 2024.

This tender for distribution switches by Coventry City Council provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to compete as it specifically mentions SME suitability. Businesses in the computer equipment and supplies industry, especially those offering infrastructure solutions, are well-suited to participate. Specialist Computer Centres PLC was the successful supplier in this case, highlighting the potential for large-scale suppliers to also benefit from such opportunities.

## Notice

Buying in new distribution switches to upgrade our infrastructure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434235b8-a03e-4d56-8e84-6697c37acd3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2024 - 17 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,379 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,379 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434235b8-a03e-4d56-8e84-6697c37acd3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434235b8-a03e-4d56-8e84-6697c37acd3e
  22nd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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