Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Neuadd y Cyngor, Penmorfa
Aberaeron
SA46 0PA
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1545570881
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Ceredigion - Core Switch Replacement
Reference number
EX202526-015
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The project aims to replace the Council’s core network switching infrastructure to maintain the resilience, performance, and long-term supportability of the corporate network.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £210,929.52
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 32420000 - Network equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Main site or place of performance
Ceredigion
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The project aims to replace the Council’s core network switching infrastructure to maintain the resilience, performance, and long-term supportability of the corporate network.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The equipment will be procured through the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6098 for Technology & Associated Services 2, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and securing best value through pre-negotiated public sector pricing.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-006360
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BECHTLE LIMITED
128 High Street, Crediton
Devon
EX173LQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK4 - Devon
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £210,929.52
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:152703)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom