Tender

Wifi Infrastructure Upgrade

GLF SCHOOLS

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

GLF Schools, a sub-central public authority based in the United Kingdom, is initiating a tender process under the title "Wifi Infrastructure Upgrade". The procurement, valued at a gross amount of £3,600,000, aims to engage experienced WiFi infrastructure providers to enhance its wireless network across multiple locations in the UK, including regions UKI62, UKJ11, UKJ14, UKJ25, UKJ26, UKJ28, and UKJ37. The procurement falls under the category of wireless telecommunications systems and is currently in the tender stage. Interested suppliers should note critical dates such as the expression of interest deadline on 5th June 2026 and the award period ending on 11th June 2026. The procurement method is a selective competitive flexible procedure with accelerated processing due to urgency, involving a two-stage evaluation process.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in telecommunications, particularly those focused on WiFi infrastructure. Suitable contenders for this contract are businesses with the capability to meet GLF Schools' strict criteria, including the submission of case studies and methodological responses in the initial stage, as well as the ability to deliver high-quality and cost-effective solutions. The selection criteria emphasise quality and price, with a 55% weight on quality based on written responses, presentations, and reference checks. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for experienced small to medium enterprises that can operate within the economic and technical parameters outlined in the Conditions of Participation. The long-term contract period, starting 1st October 2026 and extending to 31st December 2033, further enhances the attractiveness of this tender for growth-focused enterprises.

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Notice Title

Wifi Infrastructure Upgrade

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking experienced WiFi infrastructure providers to upgrade its wireless network across the Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046612-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLF SCHOOLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANSTEAD
Postcode
SM7 1AG
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey, TLJ28 West Sussex (North East), TLJ37 North Hampshire

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Nork
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

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