Scope
Description
MDC required network switches for its main office location as the current switch software goes end
of life in December 2025. The current switches are a combination of Mellanox SN2410
(25Gbps/100Gbps) and EdgeCore 4610 and 5812 (1G and 10G respectively) running Cumulus Linux.
The SN2410 switches are the Core switches, also servicing servers and storage. The 4610 and 5812
switches are Edge switches servicing clients.
These were to include
- 2x Core switches for the network and servers
- 2x 10Gbps Edge switches
- 8x 1Gbps Edge switches
- Any required optics for connections to ISPs and interconnections between switches
- All required licenses and warranties for a minimum of 3 years.
The switches proposed by suppliers must have been from a manufacturer included as 'Leaders' in the
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN 2024 - ie. Juniper, HPE Aruba, Extreme, Fortinet, or Cisco.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £69,686.70 excluding VAT
- £83,624.04 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 November 2025
Contract dates
- 14 November 2025 to 31 December 2028
- 3 years, 1 month, 17 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02183240
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCD-9498-WYHR
Marlborough House Westminster Place
York
YO26 6RW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@trustmarque.com
Website: http://www.trustmarque.com
Region: UKE21 - York
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
- Companies House: 09928547
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPQ-6911-DQYY
Block 35g, Mereside Alderley Park
Macclesfield
SK10 4ZF
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government