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title: "3635/IT.MH.23 Core Network Switches"
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# 3635/IT.MH.23 Core Network Switches

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aa4a54d-19bd-4069-8f04-4bea0d8e377a

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield recently awarded a contract for the purchase of Core Network Switches under the JISC Networking Framework Agreement. The contract, with an estimated value of GBP 185,203, falls under the classification of Network components. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on February 2, 2023, and ended on March 2, 2023, in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Sheffield presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the network components industry, particularly those capable of providing Core Network Switches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations may find this tender suitable for participation. Interested businesses should consider the University of Sheffield's procurement methods and the contract details to assess their suitability for competition and potential growth.

## Notice

The University had the requirement to replace two of the Core Network switches. It used the JISC Networking Framework Agreement to make a Direct Award as is permitted to the top ranked supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e1d0d8-43d8-40eb-a01d-0b2e0fb64baa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2023 - 2 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,203 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,203 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32422000 - Network components

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e1d0d8-43d8-40eb-a01d-0b2e0fb64baa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e1d0d8-43d8-40eb-a01d-0b2e0fb64baa
  18th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

## Provenance

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