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Wi-fi Access Points and Cabling

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the University of Exeter relates to the installation of wi-fi access points and cabling. This contract, titled "Wi-fi Access Points and Cabling," falls under the works category and is located within the UKK4 region in the United Kingdom. The tender, initiated as a direct procurement below the threshold without competition, is complete as of the latest update. The contract was signed on 7 August 2025 and spans from 11 August 2025 to 31 December 2025, with CABLE IT (SW) LIMITED selected as the supplier.

This tender creates a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in computer cabling installations, particularly those equipped to deliver such services within the specified region. Though the procurement was direct and did not involve a competitive process, businesses similar to CABLE IT (SW) LIMITED that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from similar future opportunities and partnerships with public authorities like the University of Exeter. With a gross contract value of £71,820, it provides substantial revenue potential through meeting public sector technological infrastructure demands. Businesses with expertise in delivering technological solutions and installations in an educational setting may find similar procurement projects advantageous for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Wi-fi Access Points and Cabling

Notice Description

Installation of wi-fi access points and cabling x 133

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067951
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029745-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 4QJ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CABLE IT (SW

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