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HE Networking - Supply and Services Framework Agreement (HENSS)

NEUPC Ltd

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29 Oct 2018 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC), which aims to establish a framework agreement titled "HE Networking - Supply and Services Framework Agreement (HENSS)" for the supply and services of networking equipment across UK higher education institutions. The procurement method utilised is a selective or restricted procedure, with the contract period running from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2022. The total value of the contract is £50 million, with a tender period that concluded on 25th September 2018. The initiative is categorised under the industry of Networks (CPV code 32400000) and serves delivery locations including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in networking equipment and consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this field would be well-positioned to compete for the various lots included in the framework, which encompasses supply, installation, maintenance, and consultancy of networking infrastructure. With a substantial budget allocated for this initiative, suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive networking solutions will find a valuable market within the higher education sector across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HE Networking - Supply and Services Framework Agreement (HENSS)

Notice Description

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. NEUPC wishes to develop a national framework agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Networking Equipment and Services through a framework for Higher Education Networking equipment and services, for the supply, installation, storage, maintenance, and repair of Networking Equipment and Networking Consultancy provision. This framework will consist of 4 lots to provide a complete provision of network equipment (lot 1), network services (lots 2 and 3) and Consultancy (lot 4).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f349793a-ebaf-42e2-9dfd-83d3512617c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c9724b-5b25-426d-8e1a-5a7c0820d4f6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 4-5 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
NEUPC Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CAE Technology Services Limited

PCM Technology Solutions UK Ltd

CDW Limited

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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