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Network Cabling Services

University of Exeter

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05 Sep 2025 at 12:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has initiated an open tender process for a Framework Agreement concerning Network Cabling Services, classified under the industry categories of Network Cabling (CPV: 32421000) and Installation Services (CPV: 51000000). The procurement is taking place within the UKK region of the United Kingdom. This tender, marked as an open procedure, is at the active stage with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 30th September 2025 and an award decision expected by 6th October 2025. The contract, starting 16th October 2025, aims to engage up to three suppliers over a four-year period, with an estimated gross contract value of £600,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in network cabling and installation services, especially those capable of providing out-of-hours services and adhering to sustainability goals. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies with robust organisational capacity, flexibility, and strong affiliations in technology infrastructure, such as CommScope registration, stand to benefit. The framework allows for potential direct awards or involvement in mini-competitions, providing businesses with multiple avenues for growth and sustained engagement with a prestigious academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Cabling Services

Notice Description

You are invited by University of Exeter, acting on behalf of itself, to Tender for admission to a Framework Agreement for the provision of Network Cabling Services in accordance with this Invitation To Tender (ITT). The University intends to award the resulting Framework Agreement to upto 3 Suppliers for a period of 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054255-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-06-15

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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