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CA18608 - Switch Architecture Refresh

BMet College(buyer)

Published
Published 27 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 23 November 2026 (10 days left)
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BMet College is inviting tenders for a network switch refresh covering the supply, support, implementation, and maintenance of switch infrastructure equipment and services. The requirement is split into two lots for Switch Hardware and Support Arrangements, with the proposed solution restricted solely to specified HPE Aruba equipment. The contract has an estimated value of £745,562, with bids due by 23 November 2026.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£745,562
Procedure
Open procedure
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 October 2026
Deadline
23 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Networks

Competition

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

£138,915

Median of 1,951 awards in the last 24 months

BMet College in the last 12 months

4

contracts awarded, worth £6,591,752 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    27 October 2026

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