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25-28 Edge Switches

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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24 Jul 2025 at 12:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited recently completed a public procurement process for the purchase of network equipment, specifically edge switches, valued at £782,902.77. The procurement was conducted under the industry category of network equipment and took place through a competitive dialogue process above the threshold. This mini competition was carried out via the Health Trust Europe ICT Solutions 3 Framework. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 13th June 2025 to 12th June 2026. The tender process reached the award stage, and the contract was awarded to the supplier, CDW Limited, on 11th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT and network solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria favouring their participation. Engaging in such contracts could foster business growth and bolster credentials in delivering large-scale network infrastructure projects. With a focus on high-value goods within the technology sector, businesses adept at providing innovative, cost-effective network solutions would find this procurement particularly suited to their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25-28 Edge Switches

Notice Description

Purchase of Edge Switches on an equipment-only basis. Awarded through a Mini Competition via the Health Trust Europe ICT Solutions 3 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9737323-49b0-4553-91ef-b10b8e87958e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3bce95-defe-43d3-89c6-f61ccdcb8c51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above 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
£782,902 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£782,902 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2026 6-12 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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