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title: "BRI Switches 2022"
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buyer: "THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST"
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# BRI Switches 2022

Buyer: THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d5ef828-6157-49ad-86e6-525b119709d4

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## Summary

The Challenge Academy Trust, overseeing the procurement process for the BRI Switches 2022 project, is seeking to enhance the network switching solution at Bridgewater High School, located in Warrington, England. This tender, classified under the CPV code 30237000 (Parts, accessories and supplies for computers), has an expected contract value of £50,000 with an open procurement method and a tender period that concluded on 21 April 2022. The contract term is set to commence on 4 July 2022 and will run until 15 August 2022. Suppliers were required to provide tier 1 equipment with a three-year extended service package, highlighting technical specifications and service offerings in their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT infrastructure sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying high-quality network equipment and support services. Companies specialising in telecommunications and information technology, especially those that can offer competitive tier 1 solutions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in ensuring the academy's operational efficiency and the quality of education provided, hence contributing to their growth in the education sector.

## Notice

Bridgewater High School, an academy within The Challenge Academy Trust, is seeking to replace the existing network switching solution and expand its current provision. The academy is located over two sites. The solution includes a 20Gb/s interlink between both sites and a 20gb link to each cabinet to their local core. The solution is part of a crucial IT infrastructure to allow the academy to operate and deliver high quality education. It is therefore important that any equipment is tier 1 and comes with a minimum of a 3-year extended service package with a 24/7 cover within a 4 hour response time. The technical specification is based upon specific switches but there is scope to quote for a different switch solution based upon a similar technical specification (Tier 1 manufactured) being quoted upon. This must be highlighted at the beginning of the tender. The details and quantities are included in the attached document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f39948e-1d2d-4568-9982-f00753784a8b |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2022 - 15 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Appleton |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f39948e-1d2d-4568-9982-f00753784a8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f39948e-1d2d-4568-9982-f00753784a8b
  4th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/317268b0-717a-4007-84ea-61edbcebb701

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