Tender

Bury College - Wi-Fi 7

BURY COLLEGE

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 08:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury College is currently inviting tenders for the supply, installation, configuration, and support of a Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) wireless network solution across 11 buildings, leveraging advancements in wireless technology to support the latest 6Ghz band. This open competition procurement process, initiated on 2nd April 2026, falls under the IT services category and is valued at £200,000. The tender is at the 'tender' stage with submissions due by 15th April 2026. The college, located in Manchester, is seeking qualified suppliers who can meet the technical requirements and deliver within the proposed contract period starting 6th July 2026, potentially extending up to 2034.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are both indicated as suitable candidates for this project. With a heavy emphasis on technical quality (60% weighting in award criteria) alongside competitive pricing (40% weighting), businesses that excel in quality-focused IT solutions will find this an attractive opportunity to grow their service portfolio within the public sector. Engaging in such a project can enhance supplier credentials and experience in deploying cutting-edge wireless technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bury College - Wi-Fi 7

Notice Description

Bury College invites tenders for the supply, installation, configuration, and support of a Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) wireless network solution across 11 buildings to leverage the latest wireless standards and advancements in wireless technology to support the latest 6Ghz band.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030690-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
BL9 0BG
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Redvales
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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