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title: "Backbone Router - NS"
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buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK"
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# Backbone Router - NS

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-366ad1ba-9a5c-4a17-be83-39f1bdd78f60

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk has completed a procurement process for the supply of backbone routers, under the title "Backbone Router - NS", classified under CPV code 32413100 (Network routers). The procurement, which utilised a selective call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with an award on 11th July 2024. The contract started immediately on this date and will end on 23rd August 2024. Softcat plc, based in Marlow, SL7 1LW, has been awarded the contract valued at £127,286. Delivery locations include postal code NR18 0WW in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement category falls under 'goods,' and the process has actively involved the buyer and supplier to ensure timely execution.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality backbone routers. The selective procurement method indicates that businesses part of the established framework agreements stand a better chance of securing such contracts in the future. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this type of procurement, offering them growth opportunities by partnering with law enforcement agencies. The relatively short contract period also suggests frequent opportunities for recurring business in this competitive sector.

## Notice

Notice of award of contract for the supply of backbone routers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77522aa-d645-4e8b-80ea-694ff56dd58c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,286 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,286 |
| 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77522aa-d645-4e8b-80ea-694ff56dd58c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77522aa-d645-4e8b-80ea-694ff56dd58c
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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