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title: "23122 Core Switch Replacement - Further Competition using CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Lot 1"
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# 23122 Core Switch Replacement - Further Competition using CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Lot 1

Buyer: EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb977a17-b354-4e9a-ad52-e3656358ac2f

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## Summary

East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has completed the procurement process titled "23122 Core Switch Replacement - Further Competition using CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Lot 1." This project involves replacing the council's over-10-year-old core switch chassis with the latest model. The industry category for this tender is Network Infrastructure (CPV 32424000), and it includes installation services of information-processing equipment and information technology services. The supplier for this contract is European Electronique Ltd, and the contract, valued at £35,865.35, will span from 5th March 2024 to 4th March 2029, covering the hardware support and monitoring software maintenance over five years. 

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in network infrastructure, IT services, and hardware maintenance. SMEs are encouraged to participate in such tenders, as ECDC has indicated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a transparent competitive environment for businesses to showcase their capabilities. This project is ideal for firms experienced in delivering robust IT solutions and maintaining critical network infrastructure.

## Notice

East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) invites quotations for the provision of service providers to replace our existing core switch chassis (5412 zl). The chassis is over 10 years, and currently serves our council well. We are looking to replace the switch with the latest model to meet our current and future needs. We have an edge switch infrastructure consisting of 9 edge switches which are all HPE Aruba 2920-48g. These switches were installed in 2016 and not looking at replacing them currently. ECDC requires maintenance of support of the hardware and monitoring software for a period of 5 years. This is a further competition using the CCS Framework RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17be1ccd-a73e-4eac-afea-7326349cf205 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2024 - 4 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,865 |
| 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 | EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB7 4EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Ely East |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| 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 | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 51612000 - Installation services of information-processing equipment
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17be1ccd-a73e-4eac-afea-7326349cf205

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17be1ccd-a73e-4eac-afea-7326349cf205
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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