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title: "CONNECTRIX MDS SWITCHES"
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buyer: "D V L A"
published: "2018-11-27"
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# CONNECTRIX MDS SWITCHES

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff782ba4-5799-4cf8-837c-97ecafb0deea

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## Summary

D V L A, the buyer based in Morriston, Wales, has completed a procurement process titled "CONNECTRIX MDS SWITCHES." The procurement falls under the goods category for office and computing machinery and involves a contract worth £717,257. The tender method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached its completion on 28th October 2018, with the contract period running from 29th October 2018 to 28th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in IT infrastructure and data management solutions, particularly those offering high-performance storage network hardware. Businesses equipped to deliver Fibre Channel over IP and integrate equipment with existing systems, such as SAN fabric, are encouraged to consider engaging in similar tenders. The successful supplier for this contract was Computacenter (UK) Limited, indicating a competitive marketplace focused on advanced technological capabilities.

## Notice

DVLA wish to upgrade its existing SAN Switches to support Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and 16Gb Fibre Channel that will integrate with the existing CISCO SAN fabric. Support included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282c3bb5-e7cf-4c3f-9391-6689f8ceaa52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 28 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £717,257 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £717,257 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| Locality | MORRISTON |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## 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

- 27 Nov 2018 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282c3bb5-e7cf-4c3f-9391-6689f8ceaa52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282c3bb5-e7cf-4c3f-9391-6689f8ceaa52
  27th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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