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UKRI-5196 Wi-Fi access points

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Oct 2025 at 10:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the replacement of Wi-Fi access points at three STFC sites, addressing security risks and maintaining connectivity. This contract, titled "UKRI-5196 Wi-Fi access points," falls under the services category, specifically in Internet services (CPV 72400000). The procurement process was direct, below threshold, and executed without competition due to technical compatibility, resulting in an award to Convergence (Group Networks) Ltd. The contract commenced on 26th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026, with a gross value of £36,987.02. The project is situated primarily in Swindon, Wiltshire, within the UKK14 region.

This tender represents a specific opportunity for large scale businesses with specialised capabilities in network services. As it involved direct awarding without competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining technical compatibility with the client's existing infrastructure. Companies that are capable of meeting niche technical requirements, particularly those with established relationships or a proven track record in the public sector, could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Though this contract was not open for competition, it demonstrates demand within central government for technically compatible and secure networking solutions. Businesses looking to engage in similar processes would benefit from aligning their offerings with technical needs of public entities and maintaining readiness for direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5196 Wi-Fi access points

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the replacement of Wi-Fi access points at three STFC sites approaching end-of-life in May 2026, to mitigate security risks and maintain connectivity; due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a960
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,822 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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