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title: "Supply of Networking Hardware at Central Region Schools Trust"
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# Supply of Networking Hardware at Central Region Schools Trust

Buyer: CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75f4d1b4-24d5-4e74-afe3-76db58e4a524

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## Summary

The Central Region Schools Trust is currently conducting a tender for the supply of Networking Hardware, specifically aimed at enhancing its technological resources. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on data-processing machines (hardware) and is set in the West Midlands, England. The tender was published on 11th July 2022, with a closing date for submissions on 22nd July 2022. The contract is anticipated to commence on 29th July 2022 and extend until 10th October 2022. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the procurement and supply of hardware technologies, especially those specialising in networking equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies that manufacture or distribute data-processing machines and related technology products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, helping to foster innovation and support the educational sector's digital transformation.

## Notice

Our Trust was founded in September 2012, when Arrow Vale Community High School became a Sponsored Academy. The Trust was originally named Redditch RSA Academies Trust, and has now been renamed as Central Region Schools Trust. This tender is to the supply of Networking Hardware to the Trust. The objective of this tender is to identify the most economically advantageous offer. Your proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the assessment criteria and absolute percentage weightings set out within this document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2eb6cb-fb84-4a02-8a4e-31bc9188e224 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2022 - 10 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30211000 - Mainframe computer
- 30211100 - Super computer
- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 30211400 - Computer configurations
- 30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30214000 - Workstations
- 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware
- 30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2eb6cb-fb84-4a02-8a4e-31bc9188e224

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2eb6cb-fb84-4a02-8a4e-31bc9188e224
  11th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4603e135-9e86-461d-a89d-cf55fbd27eaf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7662e208-7710-45de-b829-d9e84c17aa07
  Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

- https://centralregionschoolstrust.co.uk/about-us/procurement/

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