---
title: "NETWORK SWITCH REQUIREMENTS FOR COVENTRY UNIVERSITY CORE NETWORK UPGRADE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03302f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-04-18"
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# NETWORK SWITCH REQUIREMENTS FOR COVENTRY UNIVERSITY CORE NETWORK UPGRADE

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03302f

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## Summary

The Coventry University recently completed a tender process for network switch requirements as part of their core network upgrade project. This involved procuring computer equipment and supplies under the main procurement category of goods. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and took place on the Technology Products and Services Framework managed by Crown Commercial Services. The award was granted to CDW Limited, with a contract value of £457,633.24 signed on May 23, 2022. Coventry University acted as the buyer in this procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in computer equipment and supplies to engage with Coventry University. The competitive nature of the procurement process ensures that participating suppliers meet the required standards and criteria. The contract award to CDW Limited demonstrates the potential for business growth through successful bidding on similar forthcoming tenders conducted by Coventry University. Businesses proficient in hardware and software associated services, particularly those listed under the Technology Products and Services Framework, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This was for access and distribution network switches required as part of the upgrade of the network across the Coventry campus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender was for access and distribution network switches required as part of the upgrade of the network across the Coventry campus. This was a competitive procurement, conducted as a call off against the: Technology Products and Services Framework run by Crown Commercial Services; 'Lot 1: Hardware & Software & Associated Services under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011069-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £457,633 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011069-2023
- 25 Apr 2022 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010641-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity

## Provenance

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