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title: "NECS Datacentre Routers (SBS23-220)"
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# NECS Datacentre Routers (SBS23-220)

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bb4a1dd-0dc2-46d0-99fb-c7b43ee5c111

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## Summary

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for NECS Datacentre Routers (SBS23-220) for the provision of Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms with 5 years 24x7x4 support. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract start date being February 7, 2024, and the contract end date set for February 6, 2025. The total contract value is £34,432.44, and the procurement falls under the goods category.

This awarded contract provides opportunities for businesses, especially those offering network routers and related support services, to engage in providing their goods and services to the NHS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate. The contract was initiated following a tender process and presents a chance for qualified suppliers to contribute to the healthcare procurement landscape in the North of England region.

## Notice

NECS (North of England Care Support) has a requirement the costs for two (2) Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms with 5 years 24x7x4 support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b05044d-5b07-4cb2-8dc0-9aafa7c92991 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,432 |
| 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 | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 3EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers

## Release History

- 16 May 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b05044d-5b07-4cb2-8dc0-9aafa7c92991
- 26 Feb 2024 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1800f762-9f22-42c1-9540-32150df35261

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b05044d-5b07-4cb2-8dc0-9aafa7c92991
  16th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1800f762-9f22-42c1-9540-32150df35261
  26th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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