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title: "PNC MAINFRAME and OPEN SYSTEMS BROCADE SAN SWITCH REPLACEMENT CONTRACT"
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# PNC MAINFRAME and OPEN SYSTEMS BROCADE SAN SWITCH REPLACEMENT CONTRACT

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe550950-7705-4c4b-ac28-891ca1631c79

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the replacement of SAN switches under the title "PNC MAINFRAME and OPEN SYSTEMS BROCADE SAN SWITCH REPLACEMENT CONTRACT". This procurement falls within the miscellaneous repair and maintenance services industry category and is set in London, England. The contract, valued at £235,949, is a selective procurement process via a call-off from the CCS Framework - Technology Products and Associated Services. The contract period commences on 1st June 2021 and will run until 31st May 2024, with an option for a two-year extension. The tender process concluded on 28th April 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer support and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the required technical expertise and support for the SAN switches. Companies involved in hardware supply and technology solutions will find this an excellent avenue for growth, as the awarded supplier, BOXXE LIMITED, demonstrates the potential for collaboration with public sector entities looking for reliable technology partners.

## Notice

The provision of four SAN switches with a minimum of 56 active ports to replace existing Connectrix DS-5300B 80-Port Brocade Fabric Switches with a 24/7 365 support contract for a period of three (3) years from 01/06/2021 with an option to extend for a further two (2) years on a one (1) year plus one (1) year basis. The Competition was held via the CCS Framework - Technology Products and Associated Services - RM6068 - Lot 2 Hardware and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21fafa6e-b3e1-4473-97e9-7fd1e667c391 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235,949 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,949 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21fafa6e-b3e1-4473-97e9-7fd1e667c391

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21fafa6e-b3e1-4473-97e9-7fd1e667c391
  12th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8d01ed3-02db-4d5c-9468-f5a7acdccc1d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/182981b3-ca37-4c07-971f-7621fe882581

## Provenance

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