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title: "The Provision of Network Switches to Enable LECN"
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# The Provision of Network Switches to Enable LECN

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d75cad7c-2d97-4c98-b8b2-73ca53a5650e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office, which has awarded a contract titled "The Provision of Network Switches to Enable LECN." This contract falls under the industry category of electrical machinery, with a total value of £14,883.92. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS Framework (RM6068) for Technology Products and Associated Services. The tender period ended on 3rd September 2021, while the contract period commenced on 15th September 2021 and will conclude on 14th September 2024. The contract delivery location is in London (postcode NW9 5JE).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of hardware and associated services, particularly SMEs, to engage with government contracts. Given the specifications of the contract, companies that provide electrical machinery and technology solutions would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, SOFTCAT PLC, indicates that similar suppliers could leverage their capabilities to tap into future opportunities in public procurement with the Home Office and other government entities, enhancing their growth potential in the marketplace.

## Notice

The contract was awarded via the CCS Framework with the reference number RM6068 for the provision of Technology Products and Associated Services, CALL-OFF LOT: Lot 1: Hardware & Software & Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1310132-f947-4d1b-b7a4-ac344023939f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 14 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,883 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,883 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1310132-f947-4d1b-b7a4-ac344023939f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1310132-f947-4d1b-b7a4-ac344023939f
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd534fb0-75c2-41c5-abe6-004620a7531b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a8791bb6-cab0-46f4-848c-2f30b93f26dc

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