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title: "Network Hardware Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034978"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-22"
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# Network Hardware Maintenance

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034978

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by East Ayrshire Council for the contract titled "Network Hardware Maintenance." This project is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on the maintenance of data network equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 26th July 2022. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of participants, and the contract period is anticipated to last 1080 days, with provisions for renewal for two additional years. The main location for this contract is Kilmarnock, UK, and it requires electronic submission via the specified platform.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and supply of network hardware equipment. Companies that meet the criteria, such as being a CISCO Gold partner and having an annual turnover of at least £1.4 million, will be in a strong position to compete. The successful bidder will be tasked not only with the maintenance of existing equipment but also with proposing hardware replacements as part of an ongoing refresh programme, making this an ideal opportunity for technology firms seeking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply, delivery, warranty and maintenance of network equipment and related services consisting of network hardware equipment to East Ayrshire Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the supply, delivery, warranty and maintenance of network equipment and related services consisting of network hardware equipment to East Ayrshire Council. There will be a requirement for a design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and technology refresh service as part of the contract. The successful tenderer will be responsible to submit proposals to replace hardware as part of an ongoing refresh programme as and when Cisco announces End of Life, End of Sale or End of Support on any hardware that EAC currently use on their network.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017107-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In 3, 4 or 5 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017107-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697975
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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