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title: "Switches & Modules"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67b9dec3-49a6-4496-81f2-74b0a9b7a374"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Switches & Modules

Buyer: UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67b9dec3-49a6-4496-81f2-74b0a9b7a374

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## Summary

The Uk Intellectual Property Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of Cisco switches and modules, characterised by a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The tender, titled "Switches & Modules," was part of the goods category and had a total value of £16,091. The contract period commenced on March 14, 2018, and concluded on March 15, 2018. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to GALTEC SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The tender period closed on February 9, 2018, and the delivery location was specified as Wales, United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of hardware, particularly those specialising in networking equipment. Companies that focus on telecommunications or IT infrastructure solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the contract was awarded via a direct procurement approach, it may indicate potential for more streamlined connections between buying organisations and suppliers, fostering opportunities for growth in the technology sector.

## Notice

Cisco switches and modules

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c903cb-fcd6-4c79-a50f-4ae7dc49d521 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2018 - 15 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,091 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,091 |
| 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 | UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GALTEC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c903cb-fcd6-4c79-a50f-4ae7dc49d521

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c903cb-fcd6-4c79-a50f-4ae7dc49d521
  5th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5e4e17b-6ece-40cd-8f0a-0b87a630cbcb
  Purchase order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/160d6ef9-cb59-4524-b56e-1ca5b377a415
  Quote

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