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title: "Purchase of Switches"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2018-07-18"
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# Purchase of Switches

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20bebdf3-0b23-4a45-90ec-d303b26bc70b

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## Summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust based in Withington, Manchester, recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of switches within the information technology sector, specifically classified under computer equipment and supplies. This selective procurement method was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 1st June 2018, and the awarded contract starting from 1st July 2018 through to 2nd July 2018. The successful supplier for this contract was Trustco PLC, which was announced on 15th June 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and supplies, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of delivering high-quality networking switches and related technology products would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with the NHS supply chain can pave the way for growth, considering the constantly evolving needs of healthcare institutions for advanced technological solutions.

## Notice

Purchase of switches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fdba09-ced3-4548-8851-6a4dc07212f5 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 2 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2018 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fdba09-ced3-4548-8851-6a4dc07212f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fdba09-ced3-4548-8851-6a4dc07212f5
  18th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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