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title: "Data Centre Network Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6887f61-6f83-4415-a925-f785eea58cc9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-17"
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# Data Centre Network Refresh

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6887f61-6f83-4415-a925-f785eea58cc9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Data Centre Network Refresh" project, issued by Hampshire County Council, involves the acquisition of Data Centre Network hardware switches and associated ancillary equipment. This contract falls under the Networking industry category and is located in the South East of England. The procurement has completed the award stage, with the contract awarded on 14th September 2021, and the contract period commencing from 15th September 2021 and extending until 14th September 2028. The contract value is £556,963, and it was procured through a selective method via a call-off from the Health Trust Europe ICT Solutions Framework.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in networking equipment and services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive support and installation of technical infrastructure. Companies that manufacture or supply network hardware, cabling, and associated services would be well-positioned to compete. Given the long-term nature of the contract, there could also be opportunities for ongoing support and maintenance, presenting further avenues for business growth.

## Notice

The scope of this contract includes the purchase of Data Centre Network hardware switches to refresh the estate, including the purchase of Pro Support Plus for all switch units. The scope of this agreement includes purchasing all the appropriate ancillaries and accessories to facilitate migration of servers, e.g., fibre transceivers, fibre breakout solutions, fibre optic patch cables, cabling for switch fabric links (e.g., DAC or direct fibre VLT cables), stacking cables, power supplies and cables. This Contract has been procured via the Health Trust Europe Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9d9450-bcf6-4878-8405-e2c21ccb0c2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 14 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £556,963 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £556,963 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9d9450-bcf6-4878-8405-e2c21ccb0c2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9d9450-bcf6-4878-8405-e2c21ccb0c2d
  17th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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