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Network Interconnectivity Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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20 Apr 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has finalised its procurement process for network interconnectivity services aimed at enhancing the infrastructure across its multiple campus locations. Classified under telecommunications services, this non-competitive tender was conducted via a direct procurement method, falling below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract has been awarded to JISC SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol. The procurement process was completed in April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2027.

This tender presents enticing business growth opportunities, especially for providers specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure services. JISC SERVICES LIMITED, being a large supplier, demonstrates the scale required to meet the complex demands associated with servicing educational institutions. Companies looking to expand their operations and enhance their service offerings in the telecommunications sector within the UK may find similar tenders lucrative and should consider gearing their capabilities towards competitive bids in future opportunities with public authorities like The University of Cumbria.

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Notice Title

Network Interconnectivity Services

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require network circuits provision for multi campus areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035445-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,273 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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