Award

Juniper equipment Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

03 Apr 2025 at 15:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for Juniper equipment support, categorised under network equipment and related repair and maintenance services. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of network equipment (CPV: 32420000), was conducted through a call-off contract via the JISC Network Equipment framework (Lot 6). The contract was awarded to Axians Networks Limited, with the contract period spanning from 24th March 2025 to 28th March 2030. The procurement value is GBP 142,586.97, and the location of the service delivery is in Swindon (postal code: SN2 1FF). The procurement stage is at the award stage, as the award notice was published on 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment and IT support services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support for Juniper systems. It is especially relevant for large companies or SMEs (although not targeting VCSEs) that have a robust capability in handling complex network equipment contracts and wish to establish or grow their footprint in the public sector IT support market. The direct award method indicates a streamlined procurement process, allowing qualified businesses to secure substantial and long-term contracts, boosting their market presence and revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Juniper equipment Support

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of Juniper Support Services. This Call Off contract has been concluded as a direct award under the JISC Network Equipment framework (Lot 6)***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e18112da-eef9-4330-bf86-27d636f7e137
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c904b959-5bbb-4a04-b601-8d716e21c97a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,586 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,586 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2030 Over 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIANS NETWORKS

Further Information

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