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Aruba WiFi Hardware & Support

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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23 Apr 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Aruba WiFi Hardware & Support," initiated as a tender process, has progressed to the award stage. The University of East Anglia is the contracting authority, located in Norwich, England. This procurement involves a one-year contract with an optional one-year extension, commencing on 27th April 2025 and concluding on 26th April 2026. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from the NHS SBS framework agreement for IT solutions. The industry category is "Computer equipment and supplies." The award, announced on 23rd April 2025, names Khipu Networks as the supplier following the contract's active status since 11th April 2025. The delivery location is within the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those focusing on networking and digital workplace services. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs due to UEA’s suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive computer equipment, along with networking and support services, would be well-positioned to benefit from future similar opportunities. Given that the procurement was through a framework agreement, businesses already within or aspiring to be part of such frameworks could find advantageous engagement prospects in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Aruba WiFi Hardware & Support

Notice Description

Aruba Estate and ClearPass Support & Hardware. 1 year with optional 1 year extension at the discretion of UEA. Call-off from NHS SBS framework IT Solutions 2 (Digital Workplace Solutions) ref: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c092401-5562-43f0-871e-2d387fc5805d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94eb3e83-3e54-47c4-b260-904a3c6bf409
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30220000 - Digital cartography equipment

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

30234000 - Storage media

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

30238000 - Library automation equipment

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48210000 - Networking software package

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

48212000 - Optical jukebox server software package

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

48214000 - Network operating system software package

48215000 - Networking developers' software package

48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

48218000 - License management software package

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48221000 - Internet browsing software package

48222000 - Web server software package

48223000 - Electronic mail software package

48224000 - Web page editing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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