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# Invitation to Tender for the Supply & Delivery of Ethernet Switching Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5abab786-ce52-4013-a5f7-6145fd9a4db3

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## Summary

The University of Chester is currently focused on a procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply & Delivery of Ethernet Switching Equipment," in the Ethernet network industry category. This tender is located in Chester, North West England, and was published on November 21, 2016. The tender period concludes on December 6, 2016, with estimated contract values ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 (inclusive of VAT). The awarded contract is anticipated to span from December 19, 2016, to March 31, 2018. Businesses interested in this tender are encouraged to register on the University’s e-tendering portal to access and submit required documents by the specified deadline.

This opportunity allows suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations within the educational sector by providing essential Ethernet switching equipment. The University of Chester may engage in varying quantities or additional orders during the contract term, presenting unique opportunities for flexible supply arrangements. Businesses that excel in technology supply, particularly in networking and telecommunications, would be well-suited to participate in this tender and benefit from potential follow-on requirements throughout the contract duration.

## Notice

This is an award notice for the following which was previously advertised on 21/11/16. Please note that the contract values have since been updated to reflect approximate value of contract awarded (original text is below). University of Chester is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of Ethernet switching equipment. Whilst the anticipated contract value, based on indicative quantities within this tender is approximated at PS40,000 - PS50,000 including VAT, actual demand and volumes may vary from the indicative values given in this tender, as over the period of the contract term, additional requirements may be identified, or reduced. Quantities or volumes specified within this tender document are therefore indicative only. One order may therefore be placed for the total indicative volume, or as separate, individual orders. Although the contract will be awarded for the duration of this contract term, the quantity given is estimated. There is no guarantee of business placed as additional requirements may be identified, or reduced. The appointed contractor may therefore be required to supply requirements, below, or in addition to, what has been initially specified. Dates and values provided are estimated and may be subject to change. This tender (and subsequent awarded contract/s), may also include any requirements that are funded by external bodies, inclusive of ERDF funded projects. Additional information: If you wish to participate in the opportunity please download the tender documents from the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend" - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester. Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. Once registered, please download the tender documents. These must be completed and returned via the In-Tend portal by 10:00am on Tuesday, 6th December 2016. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview Alternatively, In-tend Support can help suppliers and is open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) - 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 / support@in-tend.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94fcbd45-33e4-42b0-83cd-75534dd5e374 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DTP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32415000 - Ethernet network

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2017 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94fcbd45-33e4-42b0-83cd-75534dd5e374
- 21 Nov 2016 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c06db8-a238-4001-be16-0a9ac8ce7f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94fcbd45-33e4-42b0-83cd-75534dd5e374
  6th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c06db8-a238-4001-be16-0a9ac8ce7f66
  21st November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester
  Intend link

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview

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