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title: "Network Switches and Associated Services"
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# Network Switches and Associated Services

Buyer: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b90c16c3-203f-4f0f-a8a2-4f5be1054545

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## Summary

The Winchester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of network switches and associated services. The contract, with a value of £272,742.79 GBP, was awarded to Insight Direct (Uk) Limited. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 17, 2022, to October 16, 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on September 13, 2022.

This tender opportunity to supply network switches presents a chance for businesses, particularly those in the technology and ICT sector, to participate and grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in network equipment and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete. The contract covers the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Provision of network switches including maintenance and support to Winchester City Council and Test Valley Borough Council shared ICT services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4275030-537e-4813-9b97-2ae8f6ece750 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,742 |
| 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 | WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 9LJ |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 16 May 2023 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4275030-537e-4813-9b97-2ae8f6ece750

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4275030-537e-4813-9b97-2ae8f6ece750
  16th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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