Award

4G Routers

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

20 Jan 2021 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has conducted a tender for 5,000 MiFi (4G wireless) routers worth £130,850. This tender falls under the category of wide area network goods and is located across several regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period ended on 19 November 2020, and the award was officially made on 20 November 2020, with the contract running until 31 July 2021. The procurement method used was selective, with the award being made through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity could greatly benefit businesses specialised in telecommunication and technology products, particularly those offering networking equipment. As it is open to SMEs, companies providing customizable or innovative solutions for 4G wireless connectivity are well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders may include manufacturers of electronic devices, technology service providers, or firms focusing on wireless networking solutions, all of which can leverage this contract to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

4G Routers

Notice Description

5,000 MiFi (4G wireless) routers that meet the following specification: Fully unlocked (not locked down to a single Network Provider) and unflashed devices that produce a WiFi network when used with a SIM card. The router should be "flashable". WiFi 5 enabled, LTE category 4 devices which will enable speeds that allow for video streaming and upload.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f4a31d6-320c-4cae-93d1-b0d3db55de9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0bd451-6f05-450a-bf20-b1b36b8934c3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Neil Spurr
Contact Email
neil.spurr@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447828656345

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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