THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST · Awarded contract

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Supply of Network Switches for Bridgewater High School

Awarded 03 Jul 2022

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Awarded03 Jul 2022

Value£66,230.09

SupplierAbtec Computer Solutions Ltd

AgencyTHE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryIT & Software

Ended 4y 3mo ago1mo term

Awarded 3 July 2022Expired 14 Aug 2022

About

THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST awarded a contract to Abtec Computer Solutions Ltd for the replacement and expansion of network switching solutions at Bridgewater High School, an academy within the trust.

The solution includes a 20Gb/s interlink between two sites and 20Gb links to each cabinet to their local core, supporting critical IT infrastructure for educational delivery.

The contract, valued at AUD 66,230.09, required Tier 1 equipment with a minimum 3-year extended service package including 24/7 cover and a 4-hour response time.

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