Tenders/Switch Architecture Refresh

Switch Architecture Refresh

BMet College

Published: Oct 27, 2026

Updated: Oct 27, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Hardware and Network Infrastructure. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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. Switch Hardware - see ITT & Excel workbook support Arrangements - See excel workbook and ITT

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 101761-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About BMet College

BMet College has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Industry & Manufacturing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by BMet College in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 101761-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.