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title: "Smarter Cities Project - Network Preparation"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-21"
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# Smarter Cities Project - Network Preparation

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2f02391-1111-4109-a4ca-4a78d0ff7249

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council initiated the procurement for the "Smarter Cities Project - Network Preparation" on 21st July 2022. This project involves the replacement of Security Firewall equipment and the addition of aggregation network switch infrastructure at the Council's Moorside and JCH Datacentres, located in Sunderland, England. The procurement, classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies (CPV code 30200000), has a total contract value of £340,116 GBP. The tender process has been completed, with the contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited, and the contract period runs from 21st July 2022 to 1st January 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality products and services in these areas would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under initiatives like the Smarter Cities Project. Additionally, firms with experience in local government contracts may find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities and growth objectives.

## Notice

Replacement of Security Firewall equipment and additional aggregation network switch infrastructure across the Council's Moorside and JCH Datacentres for the Smarter Cities: - City Fibre: - Dark Fibre connectivity project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4821b637-b013-4bdb-aa1a-3ad0c9423aff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2022 - 1 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,116 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,116 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4821b637-b013-4bdb-aa1a-3ad0c9423aff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4821b637-b013-4bdb-aa1a-3ad0c9423aff
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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