---
title: "Distribution Top of Rack Switches Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98e19a6c-9349-4076-a731-20f6cfaaca45"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2020-03-04"
---

# Distribution Top of Rack Switches Support

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98e19a6c-9349-4076-a731-20f6cfaaca45

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## Summary

The National Archives, located in Richmond upon Thames, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Distribution Top of Rack Switches Support." This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on 2 March 2020. The contract period will extend from 5 March 2020 to 3 March 2021, with an awarded contract value of £34,490, active as of 4 March 2020.

This opportunity presents a potential for business growth for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, particularly those specialising in IT services and support. Companies with capabilities in delivering technical support, maintenance, or development for networking equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders from The National Archives or similar organisations, leveraging the requirements outlined in this tender.

## Notice

Distribution Top of Rack Switches Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0333c05f-6eaf-4555-aff0-9f89e2f0a09f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2020 - 4 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,402 |
| 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 ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMTEK NETWORK SYSTEMS (UK; PCS BUSINESS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 15:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0333c05f-6eaf-4555-aff0-9f89e2f0a09f
- 4 Mar 2020 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0333c05f-6eaf-4555-aff0-9f89e2f0a09f
- 4 Mar 2020 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b95d9b9-bc54-4868-931e-423901f96ac1
- 28 Feb 2020 at 11:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b95d9b9-bc54-4868-931e-423901f96ac1
- 19 Feb 2020 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b95d9b9-bc54-4868-931e-423901f96ac1
- 17 Feb 2020 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b95d9b9-bc54-4868-931e-423901f96ac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0333c05f-6eaf-4555-aff0-9f89e2f0a09f
  4th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b95d9b9-bc54-4868-931e-423901f96ac1
  4th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdf869d1-29cb-4aba-8439-5006eb8f9b66
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/493a6f12-266c-49c6-b187-c85d021adf1d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ba79536-3e46-4345-a92b-362713c84efc

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