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Open tender · Notice 101761-2026

Switch Architecture Refresh

BMet College

Value
£746k
Closes
23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Where
West Midlands
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
31 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027

In plain English

BMet College (Birmingham Metropolitan College) wants a supplier to provide, install, support and maintain replacement network switches, split into 2 lots, with an estimated value of £745,562. The contract runs from 31 December 2026 to 26 February 2027 and bids are due by 23 November 2026 under an open procedure, so anyone can bid.

Good fit for: IT and network resellers or installers able to supply and fit HPE Aruba switch equipment.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • HPE Aruba equipment only The proposed solution must be based solely upon the HPE Aruba equipment specified within this Tender documentation.
  • No alternative or refurbished kit accepted Alternative manufacturers, substitute products, equivalent solutions, refurbished equipment, reconditioned equipment, or equipment from any other vendor will not be considered under any circumstances.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.

Getting the documents

suppliers.multiquote.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 27 Oct 2026.

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