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title: "IT Hardware - Network Switches"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY"
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# IT Hardware - Network Switches

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f931266-f343-4392-9c14-bb9a3e640482

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) issued a tender titled "IT Hardware - Network Switches" to replace its end-of-life network switches across all NMRN sites. Classified under the "Computer equipment and supplies" industry category, with an additional focus on "Networks," this procurement involves a minimum value of £50,000 and an awarded contract value of £57,000. This procurement followed an open procedure (above threshold) and transitioned from an active tender stage on 3rd December 2021 to a completion status, with the tender period closing on 10th January 2022. The contract period spanned from 26th January 2022 to 31st March 2022, with key delivery addresses located in Portsmouth, England (postal code: PO1 3NH). The award announcement was published on 26th July 2024, with PMD Data Solutions Limited successfully securing the contract for a value of £42,177.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and networking solutions, particularly those recognised as SMEs. By winning such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with reputable institutions such as the NMRN. Companies providing reliable and innovative network solutions are well-positioned to compete, particularly those that can meet stringent procurement thresholds and demonstrate their suitability for large-scale projects. Additionally, the visibility and credibility gained from being associated with a national institution can propel business growth and open doors to further public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Our current network switches are now end of life. We are seeking supply of replacement network switches for all NMRN sites to replace the current ones.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363cf7c0-fc71-49bf-931a-cda5221327db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,177 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PMD DATA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363cf7c0-fc71-49bf-931a-cda5221327db
- 3 Dec 2021 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57845dae-1553-40f8-a549-5621bd7fe24c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363cf7c0-fc71-49bf-931a-cda5221327db
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57845dae-1553-40f8-a549-5621bd7fe24c
  3rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/591b9b12-af61-4ee5-bc8d-9aff1fd66036
  ITT document for IT Hardware - Network Switches
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/204128d9-9991-473a-b5b6-5636b4dd9446
  Example of goods contract

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