Switch Architecture Refresh
BMet College(buyer)
- Published
- Published 27 October 2026
- Deadline
- Deadline: 23 November 2026 (10 days left)
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Overview
Contracting authority
- BMet CollegeBuyer
2 live opportunities · 5 awarded contracts
Birmingham, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PDMQ-8438-WVCJ
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Lots (2)
Switch Hardware
Switch Hardware - see ITT & Excel workbook
£600,060Support Arrangements
support Arrangements - See excel workbook and ITT
£145,502
Key details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Open for bids
- Category
- Goods
- Estimated value
- £745,562
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Rules
- Procurement Act 2023
- SME suitable
- Yes
- Published
- 27 October 2026
- Questions by
- 13 November 2026
- Deadline
- 23 November 2026
Competition and scoring criteria
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.
How bids will be scored
Price 65% · Quality 35%
- Price65%
- Added Value5%
- Quality of Service/Capability30%
Price and cost criteria in black, quality in blue.
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
Recent awards in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
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Notice history
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Contract Notice
27 October 2026
More from BMet College
Other contracts from the same contracting authority. 2 live opportunities · 5 awarded contracts on their hub.
CA18608 - Switch Architecture Refresh
Deadline 23 November 2026
CA17629 - BMET ITT ICT Equipment
Won by Dell Computer Corporation (Berks)
Awarded 21 October 2026
CA17991 - INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROVISION OF LEARNER FIND
Won by PEARLTECH UK LIMITED
Awarded 1 September 2026
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