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title: "Contract for the Supply of Network Refresh Hardware Edge Switch Spares to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Network Refresh Hardware Edge Switch Spares to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58446d84-1828-4e19-9511-b7b422411c9f

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply of Network Refresh Hardware Edge Switch Spares. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is 1,961,350.16 GBP, with a tender period ending on 25th January 2023 and a contract period from 30th January to 30th March 2023 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The buying organisation, The University of Birmingham, aimed to procure computer-related equipment under the goods category.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for SMEs specialized in computer-related equipment supply. Businesses with experience in selective procurement methods and call-offs from framework agreements could successfully compete. The University of Birmingham, the buying organisation, has suitable conditions for SMEs to engage in the tender and grow their business by providing network hardware components. The award for this contract was given to Prolinx Limited, indicating successful participation under the procurement process.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Network Refresh Hardware Edge Switch Spares to the University of Birmingham Made as a call off to local framework agreement FRAM403/18

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc7d9a5-12ec-4995-845b-cb90a6b24a4b |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2023 - 5 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,961,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,634,458 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc7d9a5-12ec-4995-845b-cb90a6b24a4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc7d9a5-12ec-4995-845b-cb90a6b24a4b
  19th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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