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The Howard Academy Trust Invitation to Tender for Network Infrastructure Replacement at Hurstmere School and Expansion/Enhancement of Wi-Fi Infrastructure at The Howard School

THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 07:57

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Howard Academy Trust initiated a procurement process for the replacement of network infrastructure at Hurstmere School and the expansion/enhancement of Wi-Fi infrastructure at The Howard School, located in Kent. The procurement process fell under the CPV category of Network infrastructure and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was planned to commence on 21st July 2025 and conclude on 25th August 2025, with a 5-year licensing extension up to 25th August 2030. The process was fully aligned with the legal basis set by directive 32014L0024. The tender stage was active as of the last update, with submissions closing on 24th March 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and Wi-Fi services, particularly those with capabilities in network cabling and license management software. Companies with a solid track record in delivering similar projects will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their market presence in the education sector. Large-scale suppliers, such as those with the profile of Tel Group Ltd, who was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender process can provide businesses with a valuable case study and references for future projects within the public education domain.

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Notice Title

The Howard Academy Trust Invitation to Tender for Network Infrastructure Replacement at Hurstmere School and Expansion/Enhancement of Wi-Fi Infrastructure at The Howard School

Notice Description

The Howard Academy Trust Invitation to Tender for Network Infrastructure Replacement at Hurstmere School and Expansion/Enhancement of Wi-Fi Infrastructure at The Howard School. 21st July 2025 - 25th August 2025. Plus 5-Year Licensing to 25th August 2030

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Howard Academy Trust Invitation to Tender for Network Infrastructure Replacement at Hurstmere School and Expansion/Enhancement of Wi-Fi Infrastructure at The Howard School. 21st July 2025 - 25th August 2025. Plus 5-Year Licensing to 25th August 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037630-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

32424000 - Network infrastructure

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£540,221 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 202511 months 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
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4FQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
St Mary's Island
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEL GROUP

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