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QFX5120-32C-AFO / 32x100G 1U AC PSU

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, acted as the buying organisation for a procurement process involving network equipment, specifically titled "QFX5120-32C-AFO / 32x100G 1U AC PSU." This process falls under the services category, with a focus on network equipment classified under CPV code 32420000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £419,197.58, was awarded to Kubus Group Limited. The procurement reached its award stage with the completion status and was active as of 16 December 2025, with the delivery location specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 16 December 2025, followed by a contract period from 17 to 18 December 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in network equipment and related services. As the procurement was suitable for SMEs, small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in network infrastructure would find this opportunity favourable. Competing businesses offering innovative and efficient solutions tailored to framework agreements might secure future engagements. Additionally, firms located within the UK, particularly those near the South West, may find logistical advantages in fulfilling the contract requirements expediently.

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Notice Title

QFX5120-32C-AFO / 32x100G 1U AC PSU

Notice Description

QFX5120-32C-AFO / 32x100G 1U AC PSU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dfba52e-3d2d-4877-9fa7-c1f6d3a3a9a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39b91bc-0e64-45b3-b8f7-026c706ccfcc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£419,197 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£419,197 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUBUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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