---
title: "Network Bridging Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687387"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2022-03-18"
---

# Network Bridging Hardware

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687387

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service involves the tender for "Network Bridging Hardware," which is classified under the goods category and specifically pertains to the acquisition of Cisco branded network bridging hardware for the organisation's new data centre. Located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, the contracting authority operates under the UKM region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender has successfully concluded, with the contract awarded to the supplier Probrand. The contract, worth approximately £76,188.98, was signed on 17 March 2022, indicating a complete status of the tendering process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and hardware sector, particularly those specialising in networking equipment. Companies that focus on providing Cisco products or related services may find this market particularly accessible, as the contract emphasises the procurement of specific technology solutions. With the contract being awarded to a single supplier, future tenders may arise related to similar equipment or services, offering further avenues for businesses to engage and possibly expand their operations within the public procurement sphere.

## Notice

Procurement of Cisco branded network bridging hardware for the COPFS' new data centre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is for equipment and two (2) licenses (to operate the Cisco system being installed). There is no requirement for labour to install or consult.

Options: Option to extend agreement for licences. Estimated value of c.GBP 25k

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443811 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 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 | £76,188 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443811

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443811
  Network Bridging Hardware - Procurement of Cisco branded network bridging hardware for the COPFS' new data centre.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.probrand.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687387
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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