---
title: "On-Premise Switches - con_21953"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2023-07-26"
---

# On-Premise Switches - con_21953

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b.json)

## Summary

The Department for Education, based in Manchester, England, has recently awarded a contract for the implementation of on-premise switches, valued at £1,984,763.1. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025, with the tender period closing on July 7, 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in network equipment to engage with the Department for Education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. The awarded contract, won by Stone Technologies Limited, offers potential growth prospects particularly for large-scale technology firms like Stone Technologies Limited.

## Notice

Implementation of a number of on-premise switches over FY 23/24 & FY 24/25 to replace legacy equipment which is currently or approaching End-of-Life. Contract includes an initial committed volume of devices, and an optional non-committed volume of devices. Call-Off Contract let following Further Competition conducted via Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (TePAS), Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64060637-f412-4b40-9cc8-fc28695f3d13 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,984,763 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,984,763 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64060637-f412-4b40-9cc8-fc28695f3d13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64060637-f412-4b40-9cc8-fc28695f3d13
  26th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f22bdd68-be93-4b20-b0ae-d1ecd8d8c060
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fad421b7-0178-4581-b7eb-fe464358387b.json.