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title: "Network Hardware"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2021-01-27"
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# Network Hardware

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5665afcd-dabb-41b9-a0ac-76c1d2cb5076

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## Summary

Tyne And Wear Fire And Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Network Hardware" valued at £403,000, which falls under the mainframe hardware category. The procurement method used was selective, operated as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 December 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 1 February 2021 and will run until 28 February 2021. This process took place in Sunderland, located in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mainframe hardware and related services, particularly for larger firms with the capability to meet the specific needs of emergency services. Companies that can provide reliable and innovative network hardware solutions would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract has been awarded to Insight Direct Ltd, it highlights the competitive environment and the necessity for firms to demonstrate their expertise in this sector.

## Notice

Please be aware this is an award notification only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dace055-c902-40d9-9ec7-5792f34127d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £403,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £403,000 |
| 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 | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2021 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dace055-c902-40d9-9ec7-5792f34127d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dace055-c902-40d9-9ec7-5792f34127d6
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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