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title: "Cisco Switches Maintenance & Support"
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# Cisco Switches Maintenance & Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f5f5d76-61f4-431e-ba17-2ad86f00d957

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Cisco Switches Maintenance & Support" contract, classified under the industry category of "License management software package." This call-off from a framework agreement, facilitated through a selective procurement method, reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to BOXXE LIMITED. The tender, valued at £57,848.60, will cover services to be delivered across locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract period starts on 3rd October 2024 and ends on 2nd October 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in IT maintenance and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities due to the Ministry of Defence's noted suitability preferences. BOXXE LIMITED's success in securing this contract highlights possibilities for large-scale businesses as well, showcasing the potential for long-term contracts and partnerships with government entities. Companies equipped with the capability to deliver robust and comprehensive support for Cisco switch maintenance will find this procurement landscape fertile for growth.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a17dee-666e-450d-a98b-8924fe97cf08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2024 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,848 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,848 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a17dee-666e-450d-a98b-8924fe97cf08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a17dee-666e-450d-a98b-8924fe97cf08
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bbc0ceb-7f63-4940-8753-d70b2f5e8eac
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