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title: "DDaT23292 - Aruba network switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d370a509-471c-492a-ac72-8bcdeb2380ec"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# DDaT23292 - Aruba network switches

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d370a509-471c-492a-ac72-8bcdeb2380ec

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the provision of Aruba network switches. The procurement process was completed via a Competitive quotation (below threshold) exercise. The contract value is £42,582 GBP, with a contract period starting from July 26, 2023, and ending on February 5, 2024. The procurement method used was limited, and the procurement stage has been marked as complete. The deadline for the tender period was July 25, 2023, and the contract was awarded on July 26, 2023. The procurement falls under the 'Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages' industry category.

This contract for Aruba network switches awarded to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the network equipment industry. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender would include those providing network equipment and related services. The contract period provides a timeframe for suppliers to deliver the required goods and fulfil the contract terms, creating a potential avenue for business expansion. The contract has been published on Contracts Finder, offering transparency in the procurement process and promoting fair competition among suppliers.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of Aruba network switches. This procurement has been concluded via a Competitive quotation (below threshold) exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6abcc7a-8b63-496a-ac25-f981ab0a5969 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2023 - 5 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,582 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,582 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 10:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6abcc7a-8b63-496a-ac25-f981ab0a5969
- 24 Aug 2023 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6abcc7a-8b63-496a-ac25-f981ab0a5969

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6abcc7a-8b63-496a-ac25-f981ab0a5969
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e6cfdd99-79e3-42e9-a36b-5acb9b426234

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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