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Network Equipment Supply and Support

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

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08 Aug 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Beckett University has concluded a procurement process for the "Network Equipment Supply and Support," focusing on the supply and ongoing support of Extreme Technologies networking equipment. The contract, categorized under the technology industry, was finalised with limited competition procurement methods. The tender, valued at £5,000,000, commenced on 31st August 2025 and has the potential for extensions, running until 30th August 2030. It is located in Leeds, United Kingdom, and falls under the public authority sub-central government category, with the award notice published on 8th August 2025. The award was made to 4Net, a large-scale company situated in Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in networking technology and equipment supply. Companies capable of delivering state-of-the-art network infrastructure solutions, especially those familiar with Extreme Technologies, would have been well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender could potentially enhance a company's portfolio by associating with a reputable institution such as Leeds Beckett University, thereby fostering further business growth and partnerships within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Network Equipment Supply and Support

Notice Description

Ongoing support and supply of Extreme Technologies networking equipment To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=972068108

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047325-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3HE
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

4NET

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