CA18608 - Switch Architecture Refresh
- Buyer
- BMet College
- Value
- £745,562
- Closes
- 23 November 2026
- Where
- Birmingham, the West Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Birmingham Metropolitan College wants to replace its network switches, the devices that connect computers, Wi-Fi and other equipment across its campuses. The contract covers buying the new equipment, installing it, and providing ongoing support and maintenance, with an estimated value of £745,562.
What the buyer wants
• Supply new HPE Aruba network switch hardware exactly as specified in the tender documents (Lot 1) • Install and set up the switch equipment (the notice says the contract covers implementation) • Provide ongoing support and maintenance arrangements for the switch infrastructure (Lot 2)
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
The notice accepts only HPE Aruba equipment with no alternatives, so any business that cannot supply and support that specific brand, or that cannot bid for both the hardware and support lots at this value, is likely to be ruled out.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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