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RK-FLEX-24 Keysight Assembly

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central public authority based in Bristol, UK, has completed a contracting process titled "RK-FLEX-24 Keysight Assembly". Categorized under goods, specifically as parts, accessories, and supplies for computers, this procurement was finalised on 28th October 2025, following the signing of the contract on 23rd September 2025. The procurement followed a below-threshold method and involved a single lot. The delivery for the contract covers the UKK12 region and underlines the legal framework set by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those able to supply computer parts and accessories. KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED, based in Wokingham, has been awarded the contract, which is an indication of the potential scalability for SMEs competent in similar domains. Participating in such procurement processes could be a pathway for businesses looking to establish themselves within the technology supply chain, tapping into the robust demand present in educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RK-FLEX-24 Keysight Assembly

Notice Description

RK-FLEX-24 Keysight Assembly, Rack, Flex Tap. Includes one RK-FLEX-SPACER. Holds up to 24 single-wide Flex Taps in 19 1RU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068830-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,996 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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