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title: "Edge Switch Refresh"
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# Edge Switch Refresh

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-361cbd89-ac78-4329-b52a-73e0dd90ba0c

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## Summary

Chesterfield College has completed the tender process for the project titled "Edge Switch Refresh", aimed at upgrading their edge networking infrastructure. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and was primarily conducted through a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 9 March 2021 and will run until 31 March 2021. The project required deliveries to be made to the College's main site in Chesterfield, located in the East Midlands, with a final invoice due by the end of March 2021. The tender was officially concluded after one supplier, Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems Limited, was awarded the contract valued at £110,000.

This contract presents a key opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and networking solutions to engage with educational institutions looking to enhance their technological capabilities. Companies offering compatible networking equipment and support services would be particularly suited to participate in such tenders. As institutions like Chesterfield College continue to invest in digital advancements, there is significant potential for growth for suppliers providing innovative IT solutions tailored to the education sector.

## Notice

Replacement edge networking project: The following or compatible(new switches to be compatible with the College's existing Dell S4048 network and have 10Gb/s uplink capacity and 1Gb/s to the edge. - Dell N1548P: 46 - Dell N1548: 39 - Dell N1524P: 18 - Dell or compatible SFP+ 10GBASE SR modules: 62 - Dell or compatible 1m stacking (10Gbe Direct Attach) cables: 80 - 5 years' software support - Lifetime Hardware warranty Delivery required to be made to the College's main site and invoiced in full before the 31st of March 2021. Additional information: This exercise has now been conlcuded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ddeffa9-c607-44de-aee6-076bc30dc5cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S41 7NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 13:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ddeffa9-c607-44de-aee6-076bc30dc5cf
- 17 Mar 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ddeffa9-c607-44de-aee6-076bc30dc5cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ddeffa9-c607-44de-aee6-076bc30dc5cf
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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