---
title: "Provision of Packet Shaper Replacements for IAS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8e1acc7-c90e-4d88-8963-04779acc0439"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-10-29"
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# Provision of Packet Shaper Replacements for IAS

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8e1acc7-c90e-4d88-8963-04779acc0439

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Packet Shaper Replacements for IAS," under the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The contract, valued at £18,436, was awarded to AKHTER COMPUTERS LIMITED on 18 October 2018, following a selective procurement method that involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 19 October 2018 and will conclude on 19 October 2021. This procurement process encompasses delivery to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Isle of Man.

This awarded contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in computing machinery and related services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The nature of the contract, which includes the supply of S200 Packet Shapers and associated hardware and firmware support, makes it particularly suitable for IT service providers and hardware vendors looking to expand their client base in the public sector. Companies with expertise in the related fields will find this an advantageous point to engage with potential future procurements and related opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of S200 Packet Shapers and associated Hardware/Firmware Support and Maintenance. This Contract has been awarded: this notice is being published to comply with government transparency requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4996b96-c038-4a81-b6cf-09925b2598c2 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2018 - 19 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,436 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## 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

- 29 Oct 2018 at 16:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4996b96-c038-4a81-b6cf-09925b2598c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4996b96-c038-4a81-b6cf-09925b2598c2
  29th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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