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title: "Award Notice for Supply of Cisco or Juniper L3 Switches - Network Core Refresh"
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# Award Notice for Supply of Cisco or Juniper L3 Switches - Network Core Refresh

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5ad5b70-e14e-4334-8fd2-6843ee7de714

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed the procurement process for the supply of Cisco or Juniper L3 switches as part of a network core refresh project. The contract, with a value of £255,000, falls under the industry category of network equipment (CPV 32420000) and will be supplied by Softcat Plc. This award notice follows the use of a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework Agreement. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period running from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2028. The supplies will be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing advanced networking equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar tenders due to their suitability. Suppliers with expertise in network infrastructure and distribution can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and gain experience within the higher education sector. The strategic relationship with a prominent institution such as the University of Chester can foster further business growth and open doors to additional framework agreements.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders for the Supply of Cisco or Juniper network core and distribution L3 switches under the Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework Agreement, Number: ITS2008NE using Lot 1 Networking Equipment Supply Only as members of NWUPC. As permitted under the framework University of Chester may appoint one provider to service this further competition, whilst reserving the right to not award at all. Please note that values in this notice are rounded up and the contract dates include the optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7af7f5-ee9c-4c1c-8794-6b79ee459625 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7af7f5-ee9c-4c1c-8794-6b79ee459625

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7af7f5-ee9c-4c1c-8794-6b79ee459625
  23rd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chester.ac.uk/

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