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title: "Network Switches - Education"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782002"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-20"
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# Network Switches - Education

Buyer: CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782002

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## Summary

Clackmannanshire Council, located in Alloa, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of network switches and modules aimed at modernising school network infrastructure. The tender, titled "Network Switches - Education," focussed on goods within the network equipment category (CPV code 32420000). The procurement process began on 12th November 2024, and an award was made on 20th November 2024. The contract has been awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, based in Sheffield, with a total contract value of £42,308.51.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in educational technology and network infrastructure. Companies with experience in providing high-quality network equipment and modules will find this type of procurement beneficial, especially those aiming to support digital learning and sustainability goals within educational institutions. Given the focus on enhancing network stability, capacity, and compatibility for digital learning, businesses that offer cutting-edge solutions in these areas would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The requirement is to procure HPE Aruba switches and modules to modernise school network infrastructure, enhancing stability, capacity, and compatibility for one-to-one Chromebooks, supporting digital learning and sustainability goals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518672 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,308 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD; NHS TAYSIDE; QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SRUC |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ARTSCAPE GARDENS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ASTELL SCIENTIFIC; ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY; ESSENCEMEDIACOM; FORTH ENVIRONMENT LINK; HAMILTON WASTE AND RECYCLING; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; IOPT; KSO RESEARCH; LANGSTANE; LEMAITRE VASCULAR; MATHERS DAIRY UTENSILS; ORANGETEK; PICK EVERARD; RICHARD IRVIN FM; THE KEIL CENTRE; UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 09:31 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518672

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.qmscotland.co.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk

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