Award

Network Equipment

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 Apr 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited involved the acquisition of network equipment under the UK Research and Innovation's requirements. This contract has been awarded to Ampito Ltd and is categorized within the 'Network equipment' industry. The contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the JISC Networking Equipment Framework, and has reached the award stage. The tender was valued at GBP 304,541.53 and required delivery within the Oxfordshire area, as indicated by postal code OX11 0QX. The process culminated with the award date set on 18th March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 25th March 2025 to 24th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in networking equipment and related services, enabling them to contribute to essential public sector infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in network technologies and those capable of scaling their operations to meet specific governmental frameworks stand to benefit significantly from such procurement activities. As the contract has already been awarded, similar frameworks and procurement methods could present future opportunities for businesses keen on expanding within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Network Equipment

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Network Equipment. This has been procured via the JISC Networking Equipment Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f0b6155-85aa-4830-91cf-e07967144a06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c127cf7e-7ec6-4b4b-a47c-ffa8cee30d7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£304,541 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£304,541 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMPITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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