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title: "Brocade Switching Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-482405ff-18e8-40fd-8410-c07f1fdb25e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-27"
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# Brocade Switching Equipment

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-482405ff-18e8-40fd-8410-c07f1fdb25e8

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## Summary

Durham County Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Brocade Switching Equipment," which falls under the goods category of office and computing machinery. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 27th October 2017. The successful supplier, Switchshop, will provide goods valued at approximately £25,304.79. The contract is set to commence on 8th November 2017 and will last until 7th October 2018. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the North East of the United Kingdom, and the procurement was conducted through an open procedure.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery, particularly those capable of supplying switching equipment. Companies that focus on electronic goods and have a proven track record in supplying local authorities may benefit from engaging with Durham County Council's future tenders. Given that this procurement process did not stipulate SME or VCSE suitability, larger organisations may also find this an advantageous contract to pursue.

## Notice

Contracts finder award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8ae855-126c-4ca3-ac6b-a8b9213a31aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2017 - 7 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,304 |
| 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 5UL |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2017 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8ae855-126c-4ca3-ac6b-a8b9213a31aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8ae855-126c-4ca3-ac6b-a8b9213a31aa
  27th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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