Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Cisco DNA Equipment - Supply Only

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is inviting tenders for the supply of Cisco DNA Equipment under the title "GB-Middlesbrough: Cisco DNA Equipment - Supply Only". Located in Middlesbrough, within the North East region of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on hardware installation services with additional classifications including software package and information systems, hardware, and networking software. The process is currently in the Tender stage with an open procurement method, allowing broader participation. Interested suppliers should note that the tender closing date is set for 27 April 2026 at 17:00, and the contract period will span from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2027. The estimated contract value is £500,000, with the minimum value being £100,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to supply high-value technology equipment to a reputable educational institution. The open procurement procedure encourages wider competition, presenting a fair chance for various businesses to showcase their capabilities in providing hardware and related services. The contract offers potential for business growth within the technology sector and a valuable partnership with Teesside University, appealing to enterprises capable of fulfilling large-scale supply requirements for both hardware and software systems.

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Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Cisco DNA Equipment - Supply Only

Notice Description

This is supply only of the equipment detailed in the specification section. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c3c6c65-cba1-4fa9-80fe-1a6cff626f23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59c3c32-6efa-4aba-b9d3-90dde7658c94
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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