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title: "3591/IT.MH.22 Data Centre Core Network Infrastructure Replacement"
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# 3591/IT.MH.22 Data Centre Core Network Infrastructure Replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a102e3f2-7baa-4d1d-b338-119743f3aa58

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield completed a procurement process for the replacement and upgrade of Core Network switches under the JISC Networking Framework Agreement. The tender title was "3591/IT.MH.22 Data Centre Core Network Infrastructure Replacement" with a value of £485,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 7th March 2023 to 6th March 2028. The procurement stage was in the Award phase, with the contract being active as of 28th February 2023. The University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, England, was the buying organisation for this contract in the goods category.

This tender awarded to Logicalis UK Limited presents lucrative business growth opportunities for companies specialising in network routers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) companies are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The procurement process for this contract was completed, but businesses can look for similar opportunities in the future, focusing on framework agreements and selective procurement methods with established organisations like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield had a requirement to replace and upgrade the Core Network switches, going to market via a further competition under the JISC Networking Framework Agreement. 5 years maintenance was also procured in the same exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828a8784-3901-4e1a-84f4-a9114d104b7b |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2023 - 6 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £485,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 32413100 - Network routers

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2023 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828a8784-3901-4e1a-84f4-a9114d104b7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828a8784-3901-4e1a-84f4-a9114d104b7b
  24th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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