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title: "Aruba switch Replacements BA and BH"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Aruba switch Replacements BA and BH

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32fac4ac-af19-4be9-868d-a9923f6b8315

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for "Aruba switch Replacements BA and BH," classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This tender, with a total value of GBP 186,207.98, was carried out using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement referenced SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. The procurement process encompassed various hardware and support services, including specific Aruba equipment and prepaid central services, with the contract period set from 4th April 2024 to 5th April 2024. The tender process concluded on 3rd April 2024, followed by the awarding of the contract to KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT hardware and support services, particularly those versed in Aruba equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find valuable prospects in such selective tender opportunities, particularly as the procurement process is designed to facilitate SME participation. Companies with expertise in digital workplace solutions, networking hardware, and related support services will be especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, fostering growth through high-value contracts and enhancing their footprint in the IT infrastructure domain.

## Notice

Framework ref: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Aruba switch Replacements BA and BH, including: Aruba 6200M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP+ Sw Aruba X372 54VDC 1050W PS Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post RM Kit Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m DAC Aruba Central 3 Year Pre-Paid 62/29xx F 3y E-STU Aruba Central 3 Year Pre-Paid 63/38xx F 3y E-STU Support Services As per NHS SBS Framework: Digital Workplace Solutions Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d229ed01-b0d3-4f73-9d32-cc0db10ab6a6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £186,207 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £186,207 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 08:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d229ed01-b0d3-4f73-9d32-cc0db10ab6a6
- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d229ed01-b0d3-4f73-9d32-cc0db10ab6a6
- 11 Apr 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d229ed01-b0d3-4f73-9d32-cc0db10ab6a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d229ed01-b0d3-4f73-9d32-cc0db10ab6a6
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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