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title: "FAS8300- Switches- Hardware Support Renewal"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# FAS8300- Switches- Hardware Support Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b7fe9ec-d804-4424-8363-15a18336f49e

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for "FAS8300- Switches- Hardware Support Renewal" in the Computer network services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th April 2024, and the contract period is from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2026. The contracting authority is the University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This procurement process by the University of Sheffield for hardware support services presents opportunities for businesses providing computer network services to compete. Companies with experience in providing hardware support and storage solutions, particularly those familiar with Netapp products, may find this tender suitable. The contract value is £59,395.11 GBP, and the main supplier is Proact IT UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Chesterfield, England. Businesses interested in expanding their offerings in the computer network services industry could benefit from participating in this tender process.

## Notice

Hardware support services for the existing hardware FAS8300 switches that are currently part of the existing infrastructure installed. The provider Proact is a registered partner of Netapp and already provide a mix of On-premises and Off Premises/ Storage as a solution to the University already so this is an expansion of this. The framework utilised allows a direct award option which was utilised for this award, due to the compatibility of the incumbent supplier on the current network setup.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da48f407-2ef2-43c0-8900-cac64ff40027 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,395 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,395 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROACT IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 3 May 2024 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da48f407-2ef2-43c0-8900-cac64ff40027

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da48f407-2ef2-43c0-8900-cac64ff40027
  3rd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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