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Network Cabling Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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17 Mar 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for "Network Cabling Services" under tender reference PURCON 2156. This contract, classified under the network cabling industry category (CPV: 32421000), involves infrastructure installation works across various sites in Norwich, including small-scale and third-party projects. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 14th February 2025 and the contract period from 12th March 2025 to 11th March 2027. The procurement has moved through the award stage and concluded successfully.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network cabling services, especially those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract's multi-year span offers stable and potentially lucrative work for the successful supplier. Advanced Communications (Northern) Ltd, an SME, has been awarded this contract, making it evident that businesses with a focus on efficient and reliable network infrastructure services are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can help businesses grow by establishing a strong relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of East Anglia, potentially leading to further opportunities and enhancing their market reputation.

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Notice Title

Network Cabling Services

Notice Description

This contract is to provide The University of East Anglia with a sole approved and vetted supplier of network cabling services at their various Norwich sites and are to cover all UEA infrastructure installations works including small works and 3rd party projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eddd6a19-7a2e-4420-9386-0173a31dc318
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d808990-6d07-4c3a-8c66-420cf848d4bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS (NORTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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