# Mini Competition for the Provision of Core Routers via the NHSSBS Framework Ref SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Durham County Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Durham County Council](/buyers/durham-county-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [SWITCHSHOP LIMITED](/suppliers/switchshop/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £526,964
- Award date: 8 November 2021
- Published: 30 November 2021
- Contract start: 15 November 2021
- Contract end: 14 November 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: e3b6bba1-504a-4c04-b406-cb9f96f07a61-489932
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc43210c-7252-43cc-a764-2685bdc2363e

## Description

Durham County Council had a requirement for the provision of core routers to various strategic sites across the Council and utilised the Mini-Competition option within the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework to award a successful provider\. It is imperative to the contract that the routers supplied are in line with the current specification as detailed within the Mini-Competition Documentation\. It is also vital that all devices are supplied with all necessary accessories in order to be operational and create a seamless transition into the current infrastructure, are delivered in line with the required timeline within the Mini-Competition Documentation and that 1 year of licencing / support is provided with the purchase\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b6bba1-504a-4c04-b406-cb9f96f07a61-489932)