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title: "UK SBS - DDaT22108 - Aruba Switches"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# UK SBS - DDaT22108 - Aruba Switches

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb68b90-0630-4eb9-b565-bd25d02563f6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, who are seeking to fulfil a requirement for Aruba switches through a Call Off contract under the Digital Workplace Solution Framework. The tender, titled "UK SBS - DDaT22108 - Aruba Switches," falls under the goods category, specifically relating to switch or router software packages. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a direct award procedure. The contract period commenced on 28 February 2022 and runs until 29 April 2022, with the tender period concluding on 24 February 2022. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technology and telecommunications to expand their operations, particularly those that can supply or develop networking equipment, like switches and routers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find it especially beneficial to engage in such contracts, as the procurement explicitly indicates suitability for SMEs. Companies that have expertise in participating in framework agreements and have the capacity to deliver technical devices promptly will be well-suited to compete in this process.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Science and Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for the provision of Aruba switches. This Call Off contract has been sources via a Direct Award procedure under the Digital Workplace Solution Framework SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cbec74-c771-4545-8457-9d99d50669b9 |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,150 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48219500 - Switch or router software package

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cbec74-c771-4545-8457-9d99d50669b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cbec74-c771-4545-8457-9d99d50669b9
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7af997d-5c52-40c8-90a7-104a38930026

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