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title: "MELLANOX SPECTRUM Networking Platform"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# MELLANOX SPECTRUM Networking Platform

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed74523e-b7eb-4aa9-8949-815cbaff3793

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has completed the procurement process for a MELLANOX SPECTRUM Networking Platform, meant to support the UK Research and Innovation’s requirements. This award notice, dated 22nd January 2025, signifies the conclusion of a below-threshold competitive quotation process. The contract, valued at GBP 25,231.80, spans from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2030. The delivery location specified is in Oxford (postal code OX11 0QX), and the procurement's main category is classified under software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000).

This procurement embodies a substantial business opportunity by enlisting support services over five years, stimulating long-term supplier engagement. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to take part in such tenders, as they are well-suited for competitive quotations under the below-threshold procurement method. CDW Ltd, an SME based in London, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for smaller firms to secure significant government contracts and expand their business footprint within the public sector technology market.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for MELLANOX SPECTRUM Networking Platform. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation. 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/dcca976b-a036-49d0-ac7a-11c777f5b549 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,231 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,231 |
| 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 11:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcca976b-a036-49d0-ac7a-11c777f5b549

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcca976b-a036-49d0-ac7a-11c777f5b549
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f45a807-6425-48e1-a1e7-4d5f74df4481

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