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title: "Switching Equipement - AWARD"
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# Switching Equipement - AWARD

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ff160f4-cf6a-4d70-81eb-4f12b58981fb

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics has successfully completed the procurement process for Switching Equipment, classified under the digital switching equipment category. The initiative took place within the framework of the restrictive procedure, with the procurement starting on 7 December 2018 and the contract period running until 31 March 2019. The tender closed on 15 November 2018, and quotes were solicited for Cisco branded items as well as best alternative brands matching the requirements. The procurement process had an estimated value of £13,000, with minimum requirements set at £10,000. The procurement is located in Gwent, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT equipment and technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to supply digital switching equipment would be well-positioned to leverage this procurement, especially by providing competitive quotes for quality alternatives to Cisco products. The project is an excellent fit for businesses within the technology sector looking to expand their client base by partnering with a prominent government organisation like the Office for National Statistics.

## Notice

Dear Suppliers, Please provide your quote response to the following requirements: Switching Equipment - Please find the full list of kit required in the attachment. The items found in the attachement are Cisco items, please could you provide a quote for Cisco branded items and a quote for your best alternative brand matching the requirements. Please ensure a manufacturers number and an estimated delivery time and charge are included in your response. Please include the project reference number in your response. This exercise is being conducted under the Standard Terms and Conditions of CCS Framework - Technology Products 2 - RM3733 If you have any clarification questions regarding this requirement, please issue these using the correspondence function through the In-Tend portal. Kind Regards ONS Commercial Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de901cdd-0366-4a68-9135-461bf5632a29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | GWENT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOTAL COMPUTER NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32546000 - Digital switching equipment

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de901cdd-0366-4a68-9135-461bf5632a29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de901cdd-0366-4a68-9135-461bf5632a29
  7th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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