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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4403 Installation of WiFi Access Points

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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10 Jan 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involving UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has reached the award stage for the contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4403 Installation of WiFi Access Points." This project, classified under the Telecommunications network industry, aims at the installation of WiFi Access Points to replace those due to end of life in March 2025. The procurement covers the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 5th November 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £55,720 GBP. The tender period ended on 4th November 2024, and the award was made to Convergence (Group Networks) Ltd on the same date.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in telecommunications networks and network components. Mid-sized enterprises with experience in similar installations would be well-suited to compete for projects of this nature. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish or strengthen their presence in the Thames Valley area, gain credibility by working with a reputable public sector organisation like UKRI, and potentially open doors to future public sector procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4403 Installation of WiFi Access Points

Notice Description

Installation of WiFi Access Points which re due to go end of life in March2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52c3bd2e-30e0-43a0-ae5f-9fb4fb0d1a26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76506e02-edd6-4ca3-a5ab-b5419606d59f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32422000 - Network components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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