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title: "UKEF Cisco Networking Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8765b017-897e-40ce-9c1f-09ae8339e8ea"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2020-12-30"
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# UKEF Cisco Networking Equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8765b017-897e-40ce-9c1f-09ae8339e8ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKEF Cisco Networking Equipment" is led by the Department for International Trade. This contract, which encompasses the supply of Cisco Network Hardware and Software Update Licenses, has a total value of £81,288.75 and falls under the category of network equipment. The tender was completed on 7th August 2020, with the contract period commencing on 10th August 2020 and concluding on 9th August 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT and telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in network equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the contract's suitability for smaller suppliers. The successful awardee for this contract was Insight Direct Ltd., indicating a competitive environment that may facilitate partnerships or inspire bids from similar firms looking to enhance their market presence within this niche.

## Notice

This contract is for Cisco Network Hardware and Software Update Licenses for UK Export Finance. The value of the contract is PS81,288.75.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd6a5e9-4bf0-4ee1-971b-cb54b47d88bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2020 - 9 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,288 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,288 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2020 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd6a5e9-4bf0-4ee1-971b-cb54b47d88bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd6a5e9-4bf0-4ee1-971b-cb54b47d88bf
  30th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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