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IP Address Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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14 Nov 2025 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IP Address Management Services" contract was conducted by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, a regional authority based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The industry category associated with this contract is internet services, classified under CPV code 72400000. The procurement was in the award stage as of 14 November 2025. Using a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded to European Electronique on 27 October 2025, with a contract value of GBP 74,468.47. The process followed the rationale that uninterrupted service is critical for IT network communications, thus avoiding a typical competitive tender process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT network solutions and digital infrastructure. Organisations that can guarantee continuous and reliable service in network management would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The direct award indicates a need for urgent and reliable service provision, favouring businesses that can deliver specialised services without the need for preliminary competitive bidding. This contract, while awarded, highlights the value of building a reputation for reliability and specialised IT capabilities in service-based industries, making it a potential area of interest for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP Address Management Services

Notice Description

IP Address Management Services - Efficient IP

Lot Information

Lot 1

IP Address Management Services - Efficient IP Direct Award of NHS DWS 2 Framework

Procurement Information

The systems serve as the backbone of all IT network resolution and addressing enabling IT systems to reference each other and establish IT network communications. It is critical that this service is continuous and uninterrupted as it underpins the digital estate. Discontinuation or disruption to the services would impact a wide range of IT and digital services from website resolution to general network addressing and therefore connectivity of devices. It would also impact parts of mailing services. The contract has been awarded through NHS DWS 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e168
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073954-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£74,468 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Anya Simmons
Contact Email
anya.simmons@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

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