Switch Architecture Refresh

Buyer

BMet College

Estimated value

£746k

Location

West Midlands

Deadline

23 November 2026

Published

27 October 2026

Category

Networks

Trade

Telecoms and communications equipment

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

View the official notice on Find a Tender

In plain English

BMet College requires the supply, implementation, and maintenance of network switch infrastructure in Birmingham, strictly using HPE Aruba equipment. Bidders must use only the specified HPE Aruba products, as alternative manufacturers or refurbished equipment will not be considered.

Description from the notice

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.