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Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the provision of networking equipment as part of its Wireless Improvement Programme. The procurement process, which fell under the goods category, utilised a selective procurement method via a direct award from the Jisc Network Equipment framework agreement. The project's aim is to enhance the university's network capabilities by upgrading the existing network infrastructure with new equipment, access points, and wireless systems. The contract, valued at £816,604.65, is for supply only, with the integration work managed internally by the university. Logicalis UK Limited was the awarded supplier, with the procurement status marked as complete. The project is scheduled to begin on 23rd May 2025 and continue until 22nd May 2028, with deliverables expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in the IT and telecommunications sectors. SMEs and VCSEs had an opportunity to participate due to the suitability criteria. As this contract involves the supply of advanced networking equipment, businesses specialising in cutting-edge technology and IT services would have found it advantageous to compete under such a framework agreement. With a clear focus on enhancing technological infrastructure, suppliers adept in framework contracts, especially those geared towards educational institutions' needs, would notably benefit from engagements like these in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme

Notice Description

The University is undertaking an upgrade project to enhance its campus-wide network capabilities. This involves a comprehensive refresh of some elements of our current network equipment, access points and wireless infrastructure. A supplier has been selected via direct award through the Jisc Network Equipment framework agreement. This is a supply only contract and all integration work will be carried out internally by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebbe0fe-9630-428e-9589-53ae17a84b63
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£816,604 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£816,604 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Savio Arinda
Contact Email
s.t.arinda@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGICALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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