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title: "Switch Hardware"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT (Y&HPP)"
published: "2018-02-28"
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# Switch Hardware

Buyer: YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT (Y&HPP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-991cd207-1bea-4f12-ac62-c291e4e807c1

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Yorkshire and Humber Police Procurement (Y&HPP) for the tender titled "Switch Hardware," aimed at acquiring specific network equipment to enhance the Shared IT Network infrastructure. Located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, this procurement falls under the goods category, specifically computer equipment and supplies, with a significant emphasis on network infrastructure. The tender period concluded on 7th February 2018, and the contract itself commenced on 27th February 2018, lasting until 26th February 2019. The awarded contract has a total value of approximately £265,319, with a minimum spend of £252,152, and the procurement method details noted as "Other."

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of computer equipment and network infrastructure solutions, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the indicated suitability. Firms that specialise in network products, IT hardware, and related services are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, Softcat. Engaging with such contracts can significantly boost a company's portfolio and establish a strong foothold in public sector engagements.

## Notice

To procure specific Network Equipment to complete the Shared IT Network infrastructure repairs and refresh from a pool of stock kit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2750c3c8-623c-444b-aacc-20caa5eb7e3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2018 - 27 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,721 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,318 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT (Y&HPP) |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## 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
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2750c3c8-623c-444b-aacc-20caa5eb7e3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2750c3c8-623c-444b-aacc-20caa5eb7e3c
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23039&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/36335
  User / Company

## Provenance

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