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title: "The Supply of Edge Network Switches including 5 year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)"
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# The Supply of Edge Network Switches including 5 year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-252ca190-0e73-4304-9caa-42a163cc3bbb

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for "The Supply of Edge Network Switches including 5 year Cloud Licenses" under the initiative aimed at enhancing the educational infrastructure through the 'Connect the Classroom' project. This contract, valued at £173,308, falls under the goods category with a specific classification in network equipment. The procurement was conducted via a limited competitive quotation process, and the tender period concluded on 16 December 2021. The contract period commenced on 22 December 2021 and will end on 21 December 2026, with deliveries expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and education sectors, particularly those involved in the supply of network routers and related equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this a suitable opportunity, especially those capable of fulfilling a contract that entails the provision of hardware along with cloud licensing. Competing suppliers would benefit from demonstrating their capacity to deliver innovative networking solutions that support educational advancements.

## Notice

The primary objective of the contract is to provide Edge Network Switches for the Council to install within the second tranche of schools identified as part of the DfE funded 'Connect the Classroom' project including 5 year cloud licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19abf72-d897-420d-a504-f31db03cda5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 21 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,308 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,308 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 48219500 - Switch or router software package

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19abf72-d897-420d-a504-f31db03cda5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19abf72-d897-420d-a504-f31db03cda5e
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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