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title: "Provision of Data Network Core Switch Replacements (Black Diamonds) plus Support and Maintenance"
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# Provision of Data Network Core Switch Replacements (Black Diamonds) plus Support and Maintenance

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d5af687-eaf1-4a5b-a063-373c1ea2d805

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Data Network Core Switch Replacements plus Support and Maintenance. The contract, valued at GBP 211,518.45, falls under the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The procurement method used was via further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Network Services Framework RM3808 Lot 2. The contract period is from August 1, 2023, to January 31, 2029, creating opportunities for businesses in the IT services and technical services sectors.

This tender by the Isle of Wight Council presents an opportunity for SMEs to engage in the provision of Data Network Core Switch Replacements and associated services. Businesses in the IT services and installation services industries, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and technical services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, signalling that the contract has been successfully awarded to Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd, an SME supplier based in London, England.

## Notice

The provision of Data Network Core Switch Replacements (Black Diamonds) plus support and maintenance and licenses. 1. (a) Data Network Core Switch replacements 1. (b) Support, Maintenance and Licenses (S/M/L) will commence after installation and acceptance testing milestone sign off. This will start the S/M/L element of the contract for the Data Network Core Switch replacements. The initial term of the S/M/L contract will be 3 years from the date of the acceptance testing milestone sign off. 2. Existing Equipment Support and Maintenance (S/M) and any required Licenses (one off or ongoing). To clarify, this element of the contract will have a separate start/end date to the S/M/L contract that will be in place for (1) above. The initial term of the contract will be three years for (1) above once the Installation Phase is completed. The initial term of the contract will be three years for (2) above from the start date of the contract. Both elements of the contract (1) and (2) can be extended by up to 24 months in 2 x 12 month segments, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The contract price may be increased by no more than the rate of CPI at the time of the new contract year commencing. The procurement was carried out via further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services Framework RM3808 Lot 2. Additional information: Please note that the contract value is the expected whole life value of the contract (3+1+1 years) acknowledging that CPI for years 4 and 5 - if taken - is unknown at this stage. Please also note that the contract type stated is services but there is an element of Products too for 1(a) as set out in the description above re replacement equipment. Also please note that 1(a) is for the replacement Data Network Core Switches equipment and 1(b) is for the ongoing S/M/L contract that will be in place for the replacement equipment which will begin once the Installation Phase is completed. The initial term of the contract will be three years for (1) once the Installation Phase is completed. For (2) - Existing Equipment Support and Maintenance (S/M) and any required Licenses, this element of the contract will have a separate start/end date. The initial term of the contract for (2) will be three years from the start date of the contract. Both elements of the contract (1) and (2) can be extended by up to 24 months in 2 x 12 month segments, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The contract price may be increased by no more than the rate of CPI at the time of the new contract year commencing. Contract award date and start date are both 01 August 2023 however this had to be set out as start date of 02 August 2023 for the purposes of the form.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56618b9e-4a6f-4ce7-9140-fb86d8e8a285 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £211,518 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,518 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 07:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56618b9e-4a6f-4ce7-9140-fb86d8e8a285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56618b9e-4a6f-4ce7-9140-fb86d8e8a285
  2nd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iow.gov.uk

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