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Cisco Wireless

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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12 Aug 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Coventry University, involved a direct procurement method for a hardware technology refresh of existing Cisco Wireless Access Points. Classified under the goods category with a CPV code of 32400000, this project falls within the industry of network technologies. Located in Coventry, UK, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being active as of 2nd June 2025 and set to conclude on 2nd June 2028. The total contract value gross is £69,417.60, with the procurement conducted below the threshold without any competitive bidding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in network and wireless hardware solutions, particularly those versed in Cisco technologies. With the procurement awarded to CDW Limited, a large-scale supplier, the contract signifies a steady business growth path for firms that can provide ongoing support and similar tech refresh solutions. Companies in the IT infrastructure sector, especially those focusing on network components, would find themselves well-placed to compete for similar opportunities in the future, bolstering their portfolios with collaboration prospects with public sector universities.

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Notice Title

Cisco Wireless

Notice Description

Hardware Tech Refresh of existing Cisco Wireless Access Points.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058623
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048041-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,848 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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