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title: "Cisco Stacked Edge Switch Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50cc39a4-4fe9-4f68-8009-45544927038e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-16"
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# Cisco Stacked Edge Switch Replacement

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50cc39a4-4fe9-4f68-8009-45544927038e

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process for the replacement of Cisco Stacked Edge Switches, including a DNA Advantage Licence for three years and a perpetual Network Advantage license. This project, categorised under network equipment (CPV code 32420000), has been awarded to CDW Limited. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6098, Lot 2 (Hardware), using a selective method. The awarded contract is set to begin on 16th December 2024 and run until 3rd January 2028, with the tender period having ended on 20th November 2024. The delivery location for this contract is the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing network equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for participation, highlighting the potential for smaller companies to engage in significant public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in networking hardware and possessing the necessary certifications and capabilities would find such contracts advantageous for their growth and expansion, especially those that can leverage framework agreements to secure similar future opportunities. The contract also ensures long-term engagement with public sector clients, providing a stable revenue stream over the contract duration.

## Notice

Replacement of Edge Switches including DNA Advantage License (for 3 years from equipment delivery date) and Network Advantage (perpetual). The contract has been awarded via Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6098, Lot 2 (Hardware).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6a2c9a-8bca-447b-96bd-8ca07851c3de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 3 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,619 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,619 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6a2c9a-8bca-447b-96bd-8ca07851c3de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6a2c9a-8bca-447b-96bd-8ca07851c3de
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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