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title: "DATA CENTRE NETWORK CORE SWITCHES"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
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# DATA CENTRE NETWORK CORE SWITCHES

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd762ab8-791a-4999-bd86-69d14f57934e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney has completed a procurement process for the supply of new core switches, titled "DATA CENTRE NETWORK CORE SWITCHES," aimed at enhancing its digital infrastructure as part of the Web First Strategy. This procurement falls under the category of 'goods' within the networks industry, with the contract valued at £60,000. The open procedure was initiated on 2nd February 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 13th January 2020. The contract period spans from 2nd February 2020 to 31st March 2020, and the primary delivery location is Hackney, London.

This successful tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the technology sector, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and related services. Suppliers capable of providing advanced networking solutions and who can ensure operational scalability will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The buying organisation, the London Borough of Hackney, is eager to foster partnerships that can assist in their digital transformation efforts, making this an attractive prospect for innovative suppliers looking to expand their market presence.

## Notice

We wish to procure new core switches to replace our aged core network infrastructure as part of our Web First Strategy. This is an investment in the future for upcoming use cases that will require increased bandwidth over the coming years to deliver digital services to citizens of Hackney.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c2211f-7b05-4dc0-a4de-c9cce99002f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c2211f-7b05-4dc0-a4de-c9cce99002f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c2211f-7b05-4dc0-a4de-c9cce99002f6
  3rd February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hackney.gov.uk

## Provenance

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