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title: "Core and Edge Switch Replacement"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-31"
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# Core and Edge Switch Replacement

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e27af10-c0e7-4a7b-9afb-81dc4c2f731b

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## Summary

The GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has completed a procurement process for the replacement of core and edge network switches, titled "Core and Edge Switch Replacement" (Tender ID: ITQ-25-02). The procurement, classified under "Computer equipment and supplies" (CPV: 30200000) and "Network servers" (CPV: 48821000), involves a single purchase of two core and seventeen edge switches to be delivered to the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, followed a selective procurement method. The tendering period ended on 10th March 2025, with an award issued on 14th March 2025. The contract, valued at £404,021.06, commenced and concluded on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and network solutions, especially those adept in providing computer equipment and network servers. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), can benefit by aligning their offerings to NHS needs and leveraging their expertise in high-quality, reliable network switch solutions. The contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier, highlights the preference for experienced vendors capable of fulfilling substantial, one-off purchase contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

1 off purchase of 2 Core and 17 Edge Switches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d679dffb-7dd8-4ef0-b947-5500c846b917 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £404,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £404,021 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE37 3ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d679dffb-7dd8-4ef0-b947-5500c846b917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d679dffb-7dd8-4ef0-b947-5500c846b917
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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