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title: "Purchase of Cisco Nexus Switches for NHS Arden & GEM CSU"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GEM CSU"
published: "2022-03-30"
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# Purchase of Cisco Nexus Switches for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GEM CSU  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-527f695f-01ff-4c0f-9d75-1d3efb47d39b

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and GEM CSU has successfully completed the procurement process for the purchase of Cisco Nexus Switches, classified under the computer equipment and supplies category. This initiative was carried out as a selective procurement method under the Crown Commercial Services: RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Lot-2. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2022, and the contract was awarded on 22nd March 2022, with a contract period extending until 5th April 2022. The location for delivery is specified as the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector to engage in government contracts. Businesses that specialise in hardware and associated services, especially those with experience in providing computer equipment, would be well-suited to compete in similar endeavours. The estimated value of this contract was £89,182.57, indicating substantial procurement activity that could facilitate growth for vendors looking to expand their public sector client base.

## Notice

Purchase of Cisco Nexus Switches for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. Procured under the Crown Commercial Services: RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Lot-2 - Hardware and Associated Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c0771e-a245-4176-bc99-6a91dcb9591b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2022 - 5 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,182 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GEM CSU |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c0771e-a245-4176-bc99-6a91dcb9591b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c0771e-a245-4176-bc99-6a91dcb9591b
  30th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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