Award

Get Help With Tech - 4G Routers Wave 5

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

18 Mar 2021 at 14:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking bids for the project titled "Get Help With Tech - 4G Routers Wave 5." This initiative falls under the network equipment category and aims to supply 14,000 4G Router devices to facilitate online learning for school children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The process is currently at the Award stage, having a total contract value of £351,120. Key dates include a tender end date of 23 February 2021 and a contract period commencing from 24 February 2021 and concluding on 31 July 2021. The procurement method employed is limited, using competitive quotations below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in network equipment or technology solutions geared towards educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as they may bring innovative solutions to meet the needs of the Department for Education. The potential for engagement in a project of this scale can foster business growth, create partnerships, and expand market reach for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Get Help With Tech - 4G Routers Wave 5

Notice Description

Provision of 14,000 4G Router devices to enable school children to access online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c74a38c-5aa7-493b-87b6-bb06429d02ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£351,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£351,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 7RA
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

COMPUTACENTRE

Further Information

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