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title: "Network Switch upgrade"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Network Switch upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-739eacd6-4dbe-469e-a4a1-58b5411789e3

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Network Switch upgrade," aimed at replacing obsolete edge switches with new technology. This project, classified under the goods category with a CPV code of 31214100, involved a total contract value of £405,000. The procurement stage reached was 'Award', with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2019 and concluding on 31st January 2022. The tender process was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement tender period ending on 7th December 2018.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and electronic equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the necessary goods and services. The upgrade of network switches offers potential growth avenues for companies engaged in the supply of networking hardware and services, making them well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. Collaborations or innovations in technology could further enhance their chances in upcoming procurement opportunities in the education sector.

## Notice

Supply of edge switches to replace existing infrastructure with newer models and technology as the current switches have become obsolete. The main aim of the project is to replace all of the end of life switches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0124739-4740-4899-91e7-35f788902e25 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £403,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £405,000 |
| 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 KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214100 - Switches

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0124739-4740-4899-91e7-35f788902e25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0124739-4740-4899-91e7-35f788902e25
  13th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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