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title: "Provision of Network LAN switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a09c64e9-0f77-43bb-9359-96f7a01cab39"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-11"
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# Provision of Network LAN switches

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a09c64e9-0f77-43bb-9359-96f7a01cab39

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Oxford City Council, seeking to refresh its network infrastructure by contracting for the provision of Network LAN switches, valued at £70,000. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within office and computing machinery, and is classified as a selective procedure. The tender period concluded on 16 August 2019, while the contract period started on 30 August 2019 and runs until 29 August 2020. The award notice was published on 11 September 2019, indicating that Virgin Media was awarded the contract.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of networking equipment and services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms specialising in local area networking, and related support services, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders as councils continue to upgrade their technical infrastructure to meet government guidelines.

## Notice

Oxford City Council are going through a 2nd phase of network infrastructure refresh , in order to bring its aging network active components up to date and be fully supportable. and meet Government PSN guidelines. As such a number of active components and associated interconnects and cables are required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa39d04-f5cc-46ec-95cb-122008125f3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA |

## 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

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32410000 - Local area network

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa39d04-f5cc-46ec-95cb-122008125f3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa39d04-f5cc-46ec-95cb-122008125f3a
  11th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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