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title: "The Supply of Core Network Switches Including 5 Year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)"
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# The Supply of Core Network Switches Including 5 Year Cloud Licenses (Connect the Classroom 2)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34c5f383-de77-41f3-a93c-f6b1400cb298

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Core Network Switches, including five-year cloud licenses as part of the "Connect the Classroom 2" project, was led by Durham County Council. This contract, which falls under the network equipment industry category, was awarded on 21st December 2021, with a total value of £177,646.20. The contract period extends from 22nd December 2021 to 21st December 2026, and the delivery locations are in the North East region of England. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, which closed on 16th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and network equipment sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies that specialise in network routers, equipment, and related software solutions would be well-positioned to bid for similar future tenders, fostering growth through public sector contracts that enhance educational infrastructure.

## Notice

The primary objective of the contract is to provide Core 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/69e72522-67b6-4b22-98d7-c7c946d1e479 |
| 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 | £177,646 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,646 |
| 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 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e72522-67b6-4b22-98d7-c7c946d1e479

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e72522-67b6-4b22-98d7-c7c946d1e479
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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