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HENSS2

NEUPC Ltd

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07 Jun 2022 at 16:05

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15 Nov 2021 at 16:15

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) has completed the procurement process for "HENSS2," a national framework agreement dedicated to the supply of networking equipment and services within the UK Higher Education sector. The framework includes supply of goods such as network interfaces, routers, and Ethernet products, and spans various aspects like design, installation, maintenance, and consultancy. This procurement, planned since 2021, was conducted via a restricted procedure and involves a substantial agreement value, with awards distributed among various lots to cater to different project sizes and consultancy services. Diverse suppliers, including SMEs, have been engaged, indicating a collaborative approach towards this framework, and initial contracts were signed on 26 May 2023. Throughout the process, significant contributions were made by various UK higher education purchasing consortia, coordinated by NEUPC Ltd in Leeds.

The framework presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the networking equipment and consultancy sectors to collaborate with UK Higher Education Institutions. With substantial value and a comprehensive scope, companies adept in providing network services or products, especially those focusing on technological advancements and sustainability, can benefit significantly. The framework not only facilitates third-party expenditure management for universities but also potentially taps into EU-funded projects, thus offering expansive reach and potential business growth. Large enterprises and SMEs specializing in IT and network solutions will find this an attractive avenue to expand their operations and forge key partnerships within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HENSS2

Notice Description

(This Opportunity is closed and is now awarded). 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 only (lot 1), network equipment and services (lots 2 and 3) and Independent Consultancy only (lot 4).

Lot Information

Networking Equipment Supply Only

This Opportunity is closed and is fully awarded, there is no change to the awarded Suppliers (including Lot 4 suppliers which are not shown on the amendment but remain), this is a modification only. The Original Contract period is unchanged. The re-procurement of the next iteration of the Framework (HENSS3) will commence during 2026.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

Routine / Low value Networking Projects.

Routine / Low value Networking Projects, covering any aspects of Networking equipment and services in any combination, including equipment provision, design, storage, implementation, maintenance, training, through to final disposal. No Managed Service option . No lease option. Projects up-to PS150,000. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation.NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

Core Networking Projects.

Covering any or all aspects of Networking in any combination, including equipment, design, storage, implementation, maintenance, training, Managed Service option (network maintenance, monitoring of attached network devices, monthly status reporting, implementation of upgrades/patches and user administration of both current and newly procured Infrastructure), through to final disposal. Projects over PS150,000. Lease option on equipment. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

Lot 4 Consultancy Only

All aspects of networking consultancy from an independent perspective. This lot is not open to suppliers on lots 1-3 to avoid any conflicts of interest. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085544-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30237110 - Network interfaces

30237135 - Network interfaces cards

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

32412110 - Internet network

32412120 - Intranet network

32413100 - Network routers

32415000 - Ethernet network

32420000 - Network equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

32422000 - Network components

32423000 - Network hubs

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

32430000 - Wide area network

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

50312320 - Repair of data network equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,500,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
26 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC Ltd
Additional Buyers

APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges)

HEPCW (Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales)

LUPC

LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium)

NWUPC

NWUPC (North West Universities Purchasing Consortium)

SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF,
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
14
Supplier Names

4C Strategies Ltd

CDW Limited

Circle IT Solutions Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

ITGL Limited

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Logicalis UK Limited

PTS Consulting Partners LLP

Softcat PLC

Specialist Computer Centres (SCC)

Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) Plc

Stone Technologies Limited

UK DEFENCE NETWORKS LTD

XMA Limited

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