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title: "Supply of IT Switches"
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buyer: "NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST"
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# Supply of IT Switches

Buyer: NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef6ecec7-becb-49a2-aa02-291d832823ba

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## Summary

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the procurement of IT switches, specifically Cisco switches, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Supply of IT Switches," was initiated under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 16th March 2020 and conclude on 15th March 2025. The tender period ended on 10th December 2019, and the award notification was published on 9th March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the telecommunications network industry, particularly those capable of supplying and maintaining IT hardware. Suppliers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the Trust's openness to such business types. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

NWAS has a requirement for a supplier to supply and maintenance of Cisco switches within the Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c9e3df-96f8-492d-990b-df80e1322390 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 15 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c9e3df-96f8-492d-990b-df80e1322390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c9e3df-96f8-492d-990b-df80e1322390
  9th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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