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title: "Provision of Hardware and Switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cbf587d5-d02f-4ab2-b006-5a4e3e9fe700"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-08-22"
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# Provision of Hardware and Switches

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbf587d5-d02f-4ab2-b006-5a4e3e9fe700

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of hardware and switches, specifically focusing on servers. This tender was published on 22nd August 2017, following an open procurement method and a tender period that closed on 23rd February 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £26,381.53, has a contract duration commencing on 15th March 2017 and running until 31st March 2020. The delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the hardware and IT services sector. Businesses that specialise in server provision, including both hardware supply and software solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the Crown Commercial Service could open doors for SMEs to establish long-term relationships within the public sector, enhancing their business growth potential through future tenders and procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Hardware servers and software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2069fe-b485-4db1-a293-36d03b363de0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,381 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,381 |
| 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 | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2017 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2069fe-b485-4db1-a293-36d03b363de0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2069fe-b485-4db1-a293-36d03b363de0
  22nd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eebac1d-a860-4880-b395-b662fe225c61
  Redacted Framework Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/743157d8-0255-47eb-aa96-9d24b086db39
  Redacted Order Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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