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QUB/2689/24 Contract for Managed Telecommunications Service for Student Accommodation Wi-Fi and Broadband

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 16:00

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 21:19

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has completed the procurement process for the contract QUB/2689/24, titled "Contract for Managed Telecommunications Service for Student Accommodation Wi-Fi and Broadband". This contract falls under the Internet services industry category and is specifically aimed at providing high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi internet coverage to student accommodation. The location of the project is Belfast, Northern Ireland (UKN06). Key dates include the award on 18 February 2025, following a tender period that ended on 13 January 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, in accordance with the legal basis directive 2014/24/EU. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, was awarded to Wifinity Limited, an SME based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and internet services, especially those capable of providing robust, high-speed, and stable internet solutions for large residential complexes. Companies with expertise in managed services and experience in meeting the stringent demands of educational institutions will find this contract particularly aligned to their capabilities. SMEs like Wifinity Limited have demonstrated competitive advantage in this sector, and similar businesses could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence. The long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, offers substantial growth prospects and stable revenue streams over several years.

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Notice Title

QUB/2689/24 Contract for Managed Telecommunications Service for Student Accommodation Wi-Fi and Broadband

Notice Description

Queen's requires an economic operator to supply Wi-Fi internet provision to all bedrooms and communal kitchens in cluster apartments. This must also allow students to walk around the accommodation sites and stay connected with high-speed, stable and reliable internet 24/7/365

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for Managed Telecommunications Service for Student Accommodation Wi-Fi and Broadband

Renewal: 5 years, with options to extend by up to a further 48 months or until the end of the useable life of the solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008408-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gerard.fegan@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890971436

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIFINITY

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