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BlueCat Networks

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

15 May 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BlueCat Networks" was conducted by the University of the West of England, a public authority under the sub-central government category. This contract pertains to the maintenance and provision of BlueCat networks equipment and software services. The procurement falls under the services category and was completed on 15th May 2025. Located in Bristol, UK, this process was initiated as a tender and concluded with a contract award to IP-PERFORMANCE LTD. The contract, falling below the threshold, runs from 16th March 2025 to 15th March 2026, with a total gross value of £69,537.60.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in network infrastructure and maintenance services. Businesses adept in managing and maintaining DNS/DHCP servers and related software solutions would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. As the University valued reliability and expertise in this category, suppliers with a proven track record in the maintenance and repair of computer equipment, specifically within the networks CPV classification, would be competitive in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

BlueCat Networks

Notice Description

BCN-BDDS2500-APP - BlueCat 2500 - BlueCat DNS/DHCP Server - Appliance (UITO0011) BCN-BDDS25-V-MN - BlueCat Networks S25 (formerly Adonis) Server - BlueCat DNS & DHCP - Software/Virtual Appliance, 1yr support - For the period 16th March 2025 to 15th March 2026 (UITO0019) BCN-BAM5000-V-MN - BlueCat Networks 5000 Server Maintenance -..BlueCat Address Manager -..Software - For the period 16th March 2025 to 15th March 2026 (UITO0019) BCN-BDDS2500- APPMN - BlueCat 2500 - BlueCat DNS/DHCP Server - Appliance Maintenance, 1 year - For the period 16th March 2025 to 15th March 2026 (UITO0019)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021805-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,948 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP-PERFORMANCE

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