Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

There are 2 contracts in this contracting process.

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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Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd June 2025 14:29:21 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-c6a1aef1-a81e-45e8-9c8c-7c093d4cbce6

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

AwardUpdate

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

32420000
32510000

CPV Division(s)

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

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Buyer Name

Savio Arinda

Buyer Email

s.t.arinda@sheffield.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

WESTERN BANK

SHEFFIELD

S102TN

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

LOGICALIS UK LIMITED

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Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd June 2025 12:58:41 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-c6a1aef1-a81e-45e8-9c8c-7c093d4cbce6

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

32420000
32510000

CPV Division(s)

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

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Buyer Name

Savio Arinda

Buyer Email

s.t.arinda@sheffield.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

WESTERN BANK

SHEFFIELD

S102TN

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

LOGICALIS UK LIMITED

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Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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