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title: "Riverbed Maintenance Support & Maintenance Renewal 2018"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2018-11-20"
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# Riverbed Maintenance Support & Maintenance Renewal 2018

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e284e19-62bc-4178-bd40-ad2168629d67

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Riverbed Maintenance Support & Maintenance Renewal 2018." This initiative falls under the computer network services category and involved support and maintenance for three Riverbed appliances at their Chesterfield St Helena's campus. The contract was awarded on 28 September 2018, with a total value of £20,000. The contract commenced on 1 October 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 October 2019. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as part of a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in network services and maintenance. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing network infrastructure and support are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a favourable opportunity here, as the tender indicates suitability for SMEs, promoting inclusive competition within the industry.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of 3 Riverbed appliances currently providing network services to and from its Chesterfield St Helena's campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ae2c7f-6205-4d74-9168-4472b1ed3f48 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ae2c7f-6205-4d74-9168-4472b1ed3f48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ae2c7f-6205-4d74-9168-4472b1ed3f48
  20th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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