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title: "SDX Infrastructure Expansion - Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0e08c27-5e22-4e9c-9ee8-3152cbcbd571"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-02-09"
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# SDX Infrastructure Expansion - Hardware

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0e08c27-5e22-4e9c-9ee8-3152cbcbd571

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SDX Infrastructure Expansion - Hardware" project is being conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This initiative is classified under the industry category of 'Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages'. The tender process is currently complete, having concluded on 20th January 2021, with the awarded contract starting on 2nd February 2021 and running until 1st February 2022. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £414,505 GBP, encompassing delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and IT hardware, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs), who can benefit from engaging in such contracts. As the DWP seeks enhanced monitoring and performance capabilities for its network infrastructure, businesses with expertise in this field would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on expansion and hardware deployment offers the potential for sustained partnerships and contract renewals within the growing technology services market.

## Notice

DWP's Network Infrastructure project to enhance infrastructure involves expanding / building new infrastructure in external 3rd party data centres. To ensure Network monitoring and application performance is in place for the new infrastructure there is a requirement for additional hardware to be deployed to ensure full monitoring coverage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4042e8bd-21b0-4123-ab14-405ae6e6e3be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £414,505 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £414,505 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4042e8bd-21b0-4123-ab14-405ae6e6e3be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4042e8bd-21b0-4123-ab14-405ae6e6e3be
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/162b9f38-65c8-4547-b264-95efcaf8fcae
  n/a

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