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title: "Supply of Vanix Brocade SX Support to the University of Birmingham"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2022-02-04"
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# Supply of Vanix Brocade SX Support to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fce5839b-c219-43d5-b84f-98304c778c13

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the University of Birmingham, which has initiated a tender for the "Supply of Vanix Brocade SX Support." This project falls within the telecommunications repair and maintenance services category, specifically focusing on hardware break-fix services from a framework agreement. The procurement method applied is selective, and the award notice was published on 4th February 2022, confirming the contract's completion. The value of the awarded contract is approximately £104,465.06, with a contract period spanning from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2022. The procurement was concluded in Birmingham, England.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in telecommunications maintenance and services. Businesses that can provide hardware support and technical services related to networking equipment may find this procurement particularly relevant. With the completion of this contract, entering similar tenders could open pathways for collaboration with academic institutions and other public sector organisations requiring specialised maintenance services.

## Notice

Supply of Vanix Brocade SX Support to the University of Birmingham. Hardware break-fix service only. No software and backline support included. Made as a call off to FRAM403/18

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d7ac89-1710-4fe3-8c50-f3bf7035b463 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,465 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d7ac89-1710-4fe3-8c50-f3bf7035b463

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d7ac89-1710-4fe3-8c50-f3bf7035b463
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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