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title: "DN Colleges Group switches"
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buyer: "DONCASTER COLLEGE"
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# DN Colleges Group switches

Buyer: DONCASTER COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b2b1bb6-ddb6-4668-b07c-6b33467c80c7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Doncaster College, which is seeking to procure switches for their estates in Doncaster and Scunthorpe. The tender, titled "DN Colleges Group switches," is classified under the CPV code for communication and telecommunication equipment. The procurement was initiated through a direct award method via the HTE framework COMIT2, and the total value of the contract is £175,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2021 and conclude by 31st August 2021. The tender period closed on 18th June 2021.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and networking equipment, particularly those familiar with Cisco products, as Doncaster College prefers to add to their existing Cisco switches. Businesses that can provide comprehensive specifications for alternative brands are also encouraged to participate. The contract's focus on enhancing telephony and wifi systems presents a significant growth opportunity for suppliers in the technology sector, particularly those with experience in educational or institutional environments.

## Notice

DN Colleges require a number of switches across their estates in Doncaster and Scunthorpe in order to deliver on a number of forthcoming projects to enhance their telephony are wifi system The group is adding to its existing CISCO edge switches Our preference is to add to our already existing CISCO switches but if other brands are suggested, a full specification must be included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1c495c2-e8f9-44d4-b569-ae6252962c77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award through HTE framework COMIT2 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| 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 | DONCASTER COLLEGE |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 2RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1c495c2-e8f9-44d4-b569-ae6252962c77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1c495c2-e8f9-44d4-b569-ae6252962c77
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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