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12-months Aruba Support Renewal

Keele University

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14 Oct 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele procured a 12-month renewal of support for its Aruba data-network equipment. This is an IT network maintenance and support service, delivered for the university in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire (ST5 5BG). The stated purpose is to maintain support for the university’s Aruba network; the requirement is described as a renewal rather than a new installation or broader digital workplace service. The purchase was made through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. Suppliers specialising in Aruba network support and able to provide renewal services to a university customer are the closest fit.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The University of Keele used a selective call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. Bechtle Limited was selected for the support renewal at an awarded value of £53,850.74. The award date was 24 September 2026. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The original estimated value was also £53,850.74, and the submission deadline was 31 July 2026. The requirement was not divided into lots. The opportunity was marked as suitable for SMEs. No evaluation criteria are reported.

This award confirms demand at the University of Keele for ongoing support of Aruba data-network equipment, bought through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. For a future requirement of this kind, a credible competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to renew and maintain Aruba network support for a university environment, and to deliver the service through the relevant framework route. The awarded supplier was Bechtle Limited, a large business, showing that a sizeable IT supplier competed successfully; the procurement was also identified as suitable for SMEs. The commercial fit is strongest for network-support providers with Aruba expertise and the operational capacity to support an institutional customer. The requirement concerns network equipment support, rather than general IT services or network installation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

12-months Aruba Support Renewal

Notice Description

12-months support renewal for the University via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Agreement Ref: SBS10510

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e981e3-7091-438d-afd2-adfcc64530f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242047f5-135a-4f20-8aea-ae73e78aff8e
Current Stage
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Keele University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bechtle direct Ltd.

Further Information

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