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title: "Networks switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d597ee35-ef5d-4616-912d-31052d3e9378"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-01-28"
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# Networks switches

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d597ee35-ef5d-4616-912d-31052d3e9378

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, through the UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for network switches to Dell Corporation Limited. The procurement falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and is specifically focused on providing network switches. The location for delivery is OX11 0QX, and the contract period spans from 27 January 2025 to 26 January 2030. The contract is valued at £13,240 and was procured via the SSSNA Framework using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage at this point is the Award stage, and the relevant key dates include the award date on 27 January 2025. The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in network infrastructure and related support services. Companies that specialise in network hardware, particularly those that can offer robust support services over a multi-year period, stand to benefit from such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted for their suitability in this procurement, making it an inclusive opportunity for a broad range of business sizes and types to engage with public sector contracts.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Network switches. This has been procured via the SSSNA Framework. This is a 5 year contract to reflect the support services included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b0c093-1832-4496-86b2-4bfa916064e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,240 |
| 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 | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b0c093-1832-4496-86b2-4bfa916064e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b0c093-1832-4496-86b2-4bfa916064e3
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/357a02a9-7926-4214-8402-696c8697aa2a

## Provenance

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