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title: "Cisco Router IT Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f967f313-2739-43ab-a82b-505a589516e5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-24"
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# Cisco Router IT Hardware

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f967f313-2739-43ab-a82b-505a589516e5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Cisco Router IT Hardware. The procurement falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, and is set to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was part of a competitive process through a Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework, with the procurement method classified as "Other - Competition through CCS Framework." Key dates include the contract period starting on 16th October 2024 and concluding on 15th October 2025. The total contract value is £65,837.66. The awarded supplier for this contract is Softcat PLC.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, specifically those with experience in delivering high-standard computing and networking equipment. Companies that provide Cisco hardware solutions can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence. Although this contract is particularly suitable for larger businesses, there might still be opportunities for SMEs to engage as sub-contractors or partners with primary suppliers like Softcat PLC.

## Notice

Provision of Cisco Router IT Hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e59a73b-207f-40ac-aa6c-d2dad5826a6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competition through CCS Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,837 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,837 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 05:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e59a73b-207f-40ac-aa6c-d2dad5826a6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e59a73b-207f-40ac-aa6c-d2dad5826a6a
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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