Award

Additional Aruba WLAN controllers + 5 year managed service

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

23 Oct 2024 at 14:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for "Additional Aruba WLAN controllers + 5-year managed service". This contract falls under the industry category of "License management software package" (CPV 48218000). The location for delivery is in Birmingham, with the postal code B15 2TT. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 23rd October 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 7th February 2029. Key dates include the tender end date on 30th June 2024 and an active award from 2nd July 2024. The total contract value is £61,629.02 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and managed services, especially SMEs, given the 'suitability for SMEs' criteria. Prolinx Limited, an SME based in Swindon, has been awarded this contract. Businesses with expertise in license management software and long-term service management are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The selective procurement method, via a framework agreement, also indicates potential recurring opportunities for pre-qualified providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additional Aruba WLAN controllers + 5 year managed service

Notice Description

Additional Aruba WLAN controllers + 5 year managed service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3c71726-e7c5-4e4e-9e70-058c6cc51bd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7481ecd1-06a7-423a-a269-06e327af9bce
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,629 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,629 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 7 Feb 2029 4-5 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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