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Network Core: Wi-Fi Support Extension - AWARD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lancaster University for the project titled "Network Core: Wi-Fi Support Extension" has completed its award stage. This project falls within the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project is situated at Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, and utilises a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract commenced on 18th March 2026 and spans until 18th March 2028. Although the deadline for submission was set for 5th March 2026, the contract was awarded on the same day to SCC for the amount of £286,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises experienced in IT services and solutions. As an extension of HPe Aruba OEM support aimed at enhancing campus Wi-Fi, the contract is ideally suited for companies specialising in networking and IT infrastructure support. Although the procurement method adopted was selective and excludes smaller and voluntary organisations, the contract provides the selected supplier, SCC, with an excellent platform to demonstrate their capability in a high-profile academic environment, potentially leading to further opportunities in education sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Core: Wi-Fi Support Extension - AWARD

Notice Description

This mini-competition is being carried out as a call-off from Networking - HE, Supply & Services (HENSS2) ITS2008NE, Lot 3. The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for an extension of our HPe Aruba OEM support for enabling campus Wi-Fi. The University reserves the right to reject bids which exceed the budget and/or carry out a review process to identify opportunities to reduce cost (value engineering). The deadline for submissions for this tender is 05/03/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6979e9-064e-4964-9747-1459020f60bb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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