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title: "Obsolescence BOM Procurement: Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware replacement"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD"
published: "2025-03-27"
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# Obsolescence BOM Procurement: Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware replacement

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2114cbd3-ea51-467e-abf4-fd29313cf610

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd has completed the procurement process for the replacement of Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware under the title "Obsolescence BOM Procurement: Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware replacement." The procurement falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and also involves hardware. The contract is valued at £50,932.36 GBP, with the awarded contract starting from 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2030. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process concluding on 27 January 2025. Key locations in this procurement include multiple areas such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware replacement and IT infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing high-quality replacements for legacy systems. Businesses within the information systems and hardware sectors, including those experienced in dealing with large-scale, multinational delivery logistics, will find this tender particularly suitable. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this contract, the substantial contract value and long duration provide a stable and lucrative opportunity for larger businesses like the awarded supplier, CDW Ltd. This engagement can lead to further potential contracts with public sector entities looking to modernise their IT infrastructure.

## Notice

Obsolescence BOM Procurement: Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware replacement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7adb9e7-5532-4d58-9186-531a821b7e30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,932 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,730 |
| 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 | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7adb9e7-5532-4d58-9186-531a821b7e30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7adb9e7-5532-4d58-9186-531a821b7e30
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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