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title: "Network and Hardware Maintenance and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-24"
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# Network and Hardware Maintenance and Support

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-252de9d6-c42c-4efd-9d5d-350dfecf2530

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Network and Hardware Maintenance and Support", under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code: 72000000). This initiative encompasses the procurement of network hardware such as Cisco and Meraki switches, Wi-Fi access points, and maintenance of core Layer 3 switches, security firewalls, and appliances within the council's data centres. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, was tendered with a procurement method described as "Other". Notably, the contract extends from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028, covering areas such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and worldwide locations.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and IT support services to offer critical support and innovative solutions. Companies like CDW Limited, awarded the contract, demonstrate the demand for large-scale suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive network maintenance and support. Key business growth opportunities include the provision of professional services, technical support, and leveraging vendor support from brands like Cisco. This contract, not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, is particularly suited for large firms with extensive resources and capabilities in the IT services domain.

## Notice

The new contract includes the procurement of all network-related hardware, such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 Cisco and Meraki switches, as well as Wi-Fi access points. Furthermore, the contract ensures essential support and maintenance for critical network infrastructure within our data centres, including core Layer 3 switches, security firewalls, and appliances .Professional Services and technical support will also be provided, along with access to vendor support from Cisco, the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e842b591-5aed-4d53-99e7-4901f693f4bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e842b591-5aed-4d53-99e7-4901f693f4bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e842b591-5aed-4d53-99e7-4901f693f4bc
  24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86659&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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