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CA18608 - Switch Architecture Refresh

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Birmingham Metropolitan College is seeking tenders for a Network Switch Refresh under solicitation number 5b912177-c2a6-4a58-9e3c-2815acb41b90. The contract covers the supply, support, implementation, and maintenance of switch infrastructure equipment and services, divided into two specific lots: Switch Hardware and Support Arrangements. A strict requirement is in place stating that the solution must be based exclusively on HPE Aruba equipment; no alternative manufacturers, refurbished products, or equivalent solutions from other vendors will be accepted. Interested parties must submit their responses via the MultiQuote portal by the deadline of November 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The procurement process is managed through the MultiQuote platform, where registered users can access opportunity CA18608. For further information or queries, applicants can contact Dale Evans or the MultiQuote support team.

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Birmingham Metropolitan College seeks HPE Aruba network switch hardware and support by November 2026.

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Government of the United Kingdom → BMet College

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AgencyGovernment of the United Kingdom → BMet College
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OfficeBirmingham, B4 7PS, GBR
Organization / AgencyGovernment of the United Kingdom → BMet College
Office AddressBirmingham, B4 7PS, GBR
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You are invited to submit a Tender for the provision of a Network Switch Refresh for Birmingham Metropolitan College. The contract relates solely to the supply, support, implementation and maintenance of the switch infrastructure equipment and services detailed within this Invitation to Tender and associated pricing schedule. The proposed solution must be based solely upon the HPE Aruba equipment specified within this Tender documentation. Alternative manufacturers, substitute products, equivalent solutions, refurbished equipment, reconditioned equipment, or equipment from any other vendor will not be considered under any circumstances. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Switch Hardware Lot 2: Support Arrangements To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18608. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18608 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

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Solicitation CA18608 is a tender issued by BMet College for a Network Switch Refresh, encompassing the supply, support, implementation, and maintenance of switch infrastructure. The project is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Switch Hardware and Lot 2 for Support Arrangements, with an estimated total value of 745,562 GBP excluding VAT. The performance period is estimated to run from December 31, 2026, to February 26, 2027, with the primary place of performance located at the Matthew Boulton Campus in Birmingham, United Kingdom. A critical requirement of this contract is that the solution must be based exclusively on specified HPE Aruba equipment. The college will not consider alternative manufacturers, substitute products, equivalent solutions, or refurbished and reconditioned equipment under any circumstances. Awards will be determined using a weighted scoring system consisting of Price at 65 percent, Quality of Service/Capability at 30 percent, and Added Value at 5 percent. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm, and proposals must be submitted electronically via the MultiQuote portal.

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