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GB-Middlesbrough: Internal Wireless Access Points

Teesside University

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20 Jul 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is procuring internal wireless network equipment for delivery in the North East of England. The requirement is for 237 Cisco Wireless 9174I Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points, each described as having three radios, three bands and 4x4 capability. The equipment is intended to provide network connectivity through internal wireless access points, rather than wider network installation or general IT support. This is a goods requirement covering network equipment and networks, corresponding to CPV 32420000. Businesses supplying enterprise wireless infrastructure, Cisco equipment or comparable Wi-Fi 7 access-point hardware should find the scope relevant. The named buying organisation is Teesside University, based in Middlesbrough.

The procurement reached tender: Teesside University invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for submitting tenders was 10 August 2026 at 17:00 UK time. The contract period is 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. Its estimated value is between £100,000 and £500,000, inclusive of the stated minimum and maximum values. The requirement is presented as a single purchase rather than being divided into lots. The published information identifies the procurement category as goods and the subject as network equipment. Selection and evaluation will be based on the procurement criteria set by the university. The opportunity is identified as potentially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits suppliers of enterprise wireless networking hardware with the ability to supply 237 Wi-Fi 7 access points to the North East. Relevant capability includes supplying Cisco Wireless 9174I equipment, or demonstrating an equivalent ability to meet the specified three-radio, three-band and 4x4 technical configuration. The short contract period means bidders need dependable product availability, efficient order fulfilment and the capacity to deliver the full requirement within the required delivery window. Cisco resellers, network equipment distributors and specialist wireless infrastructure suppliers are the most natural fit. The requirement is identified as potentially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, so smaller suppliers with suitable technical supply capability may also be well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Internal Wireless Access Points

Notice Description

Wifi 7 Wireless access points: 237 x Cisco Wireless 9174I (W7, 3 radio, 3 band, 4x4) Global AP's Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03efdaf2-2249-4434-9b16-5f90f973dd4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d36b42-334f-49cc-a957-95612b084e2a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Teesside University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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