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title: "DDaT20352 Tier1 Network Upgrade"
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# DDaT20352 Tier1 Network Upgrade

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50328dca-e310-491c-992b-2a8abf6dc14b

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the "DDaT20352 Tier1 Network Upgrade" initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which requires an upgrade to a Spine/Leaf architecture network for UK Research and Innovation. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from the NHS Digital Workplace Solution Framework. The tender period concluded on 9th November 2020, and the contract has an estimated value of £324,887.76, commencing on 30th November 2020 and ending on 31st March 2021.

This opportunity can serve as a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those experienced with network upgrades and architecture solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this contract due to the classification that favours their inclusion. The successful supplier, XMA Limited, sets a precedent for similar companies looking to engage in future contracts under UK Research and Innovation or related governmental projects.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for an upgrade of Tier-1 Network to a Spine / Leaf architecture network. This has been sourced via direct award against the NHS Digital Workplace Solution Framework. ***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation DDaT20352 001 - The total Contract value PS316,176.06 has been amended to PS324,887.76 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da7d9fb-14f1-4c2e-8545-f8a34a157fba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,887 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £324,887 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da7d9fb-14f1-4c2e-8545-f8a34a157fba
- 17 Nov 2020 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da7d9fb-14f1-4c2e-8545-f8a34a157fba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da7d9fb-14f1-4c2e-8545-f8a34a157fba
  17th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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