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title: "Core Switch Upgrade"
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buyer: "BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-24"
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# Core Switch Upgrade

Buyer: BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48263219-0c4d-4e9b-b003-46dd34c64270

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## Summary

Bolsover District Council is inviting tenders for a "Core Switch Upgrade" to refresh and upgrade the network infrastructure across three councils: North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales, and Bolsover District. Classified under the "Network upgrade" industry category, this procurement process is currently at the tender stage. The procurement process, conducted using an open procedure (below threshold), commenced on 24th September 2024, with submissions due by 14th October 2024 at 12:00. The contract, slated to start on 28th October 2024 and end on 27th October 2029, covers delivery to various locations including the UK, the Channel Islands, and other European and global regions.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and ICT services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With the scope to deliver and maintain new core switches for three district councils, companies proficient in advanced network solutions and capable of providing robust infrastructural upgrades would find this contract highly advantageous. The long-term contract period offers sustained business and potential further engagements with the three councils involved. SMEs particularly should find this an appealing project due to its specific consideration for their involvement in the procurement process.

## Notice

North East Derbyshire District Council provides ICT services to North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales and Bolsover District Councils. We are seeking this tender as we want to refresh our network with new equipment for all 3 councils. The Joint ICT section is looking to procure new 'core' switches for the infrastructure across 3 councils. Additional information: The Authority is using the In-tend e-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process ('the e-Tendering Portal'). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Bolsoverdc all communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3445cd92-ad9f-4194-ae17-96b195cbd7a5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S42 6NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | North East Derbyshire |
| Electoral ward | Tupton |
| Westminster constituency | North East Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32428000 - Network upgrade

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3445cd92-ad9f-4194-ae17-96b195cbd7a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3445cd92-ad9f-4194-ae17-96b195cbd7a5
  24th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bolsoverdc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Bolsoverdc

## Provenance

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