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title: "230 x Cisco Meraki MR36 Access Point"
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# 230 x Cisco Meraki MR36 Access Point

Buyer: KENT POLICE & ESSEX POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fe93d6b-2c99-475c-aeb5-667bf6ee2405

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## Summary

This public procurement process, conducted by Kent Police & Essex Police, involves the purchase of 230 Cisco Meraki MR36 Access Points, with 122 units allocated for Kent Police and 108 for Essex Police. The tender, classified under the hardware industry category (CPV code 44316400), had its award stage completed on 12 September 2024. The value of the contract is £53,831 GBP, with the awarded supplier being SOFTCAT PLC. The contract period began and concluded on 19 September 2024, with delivery locations specified in Maidstone, ME15 9BZ, and the East of England. SMEs were considered suitable for this procurement.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply, particularly those capable of providing robust network solutions. The focus on well-known Cisco Meraki hardware indicates a demand for high-quality and reliable technology, beneficial for businesses with an established reputation in hardware supply. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, SMEs in the industry can learn from this to shape competitive offerings in future tenders by similar authorities. This specific procurement's outcome highlights the importance of readiness and capability to meet specific technical requirements and delivery logistics.

## Notice

Purchase of 230 x Cisco Meraki MR36 Access Point - P/N: MR36-HW (122 for Kent Police and 108 for Essex Police)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d17d5df-d00a-44b2-bf3b-f0a2c4f065c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,831 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,831 |
| 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 | KENT POLICE & ESSEX POLICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d17d5df-d00a-44b2-bf3b-f0a2c4f065c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d17d5df-d00a-44b2-bf3b-f0a2c4f065c6
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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