---
title: "The Supply of Switches"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000613430"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000613430.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-11"
---

# The Supply of Switches

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000613430

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council recently completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of distribution switches, titled "The Supply of Switches". This contract was conducted under an open procedure and falls under the category of goods, specifically technology hardware. The contract, valued at £66,000, was signed on 15th January 2020, with the procurement focused on the Paisley area of the UK. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. This procurement process was part of the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement Technology Products 2 RM3733.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in technology hardware and distribution solutions, particularly those prepared to engage in electronic auction processes. Companies that excel in providing infrastructure and network equipment, or those involved in public service technologies, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Firms looking to grow within the public sector should consider the competitive landscape demonstrated here, as it included foreign bidders as well, indicating a broad market for opportunities.

## Notice

The objective of this contract was for the supply and delivery of distribution switches within Council hub rooms as the current switches are reaching end of life.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This was conducted as an e-auction using Lot 1 - Technology Hardware of the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement Technology Products 2 RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380400 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380400

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380400
  The Supply of Switches - The objective of this contract was for the supply and delivery of distribution switches within Council hub rooms as the current switches are reaching end of life.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613430

## Provenance

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