Tender

Sixth Form College Farnborough Wi-Fi System

WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Weydon Multi Academy Trust is inviting tenders for the design and installation of a new Wi-Fi system at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, a leading institution in the UK. The procurement, under an open procedure due to a state of urgency, involves the implementation of a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) network capable of supporting approximately 4,300 students and 400 staff. This open procurement process seeks submissions by 5th June 2026, 09:00 BST, with an award decision by 12th June 2026. The contract will commence on 10th July 2026 and extends to 9th July 2029, with possible renewal options. The procurement, valued at £190,000 excluding VAT, focuses on the supply of goods, specifically within the wireless telecommunications industry.

This invitation presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in advanced network infrastructure and Wi-Fi technology. Companies capable of swift delivery and support, paired with a capacity for quality communication and response to technical needs, will be well positioned to benefit from this tender. The procurement encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to participate, rewarding flexibility and additional value-added features through its comprehensive evaluation criteria. Businesses adept in providing wireless solutions with sophisticated network management and security capabilities will find this tender particularly fitting.

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Notice Title

Sixth Form College Farnborough Wi-Fi System

Notice Description

Part of Weydon Multi-Academy Trust, The Sixth Form College Farnborough is one of the top performing sixth form colleges in the country. With approximately 4,300 students and 400 staff, it boasts an impressive site and facilities. A significant network infrastructure project is underway and has reached the stage of design and installation of the new Wi-Fi system. The Wi-Fi system must use the latest approved standard, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). The system must be configured to support network segregation and QoS. It must include a central management tool that can be used to configure the wireless access points, monitor performance and provide alerts in the event of a failure. The central management tool should also have the functionality to deliver software security updates automatically as soon as they are available. The system will be designed and installed in such a way to simplify ongoing support and control and it must be secure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Please submit pricing for 3-years and 5-years options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048083-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2029 3-4 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
WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FARNHAM
Postcode
GU9 8UG
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Farnham Rowledge
Westminster Constituency
Farnham and Bordon

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