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Electronics Components

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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01 Jun 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a public procurement process for electronic components under the framework agreement LAB3152NW. The contract, identified by the title "Electronics Components", was finalized on 1st June 2026. This process involves the procurement of goods, specifically electronic components, which will be ordered as needed via an eMarketplace without a guaranteed expenditure. Located in Portsmouth, UKJ31, this procurement falls within the industry category of electronic components (CPV 31711100), and the process was conducted using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 28th May 2026, marking the completion stage of this procurement.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for large businesses specializing in electronic components, as demonstrated by the active participation of Rapid Electronics Limited, a supplier based in Colchester. Given that the procurement method did not require a call for competition, it offers an efficient entry point for businesses capable of fulfilling the specific needs of the contracting authority within this framework. Suppliers involved in education-focused or government-structured electronic supply chains would find this an ideal growth avenue, as there are opportunities to supply electronic goods on demand, thus potentially expanding their market presence within academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Electronics Components

Notice Description

Call off contract under framework LAB3152NW for Electronic Components. Goods will be ordered as and when required via eMarketplace, with no guaranteed spend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off contract under framework LAB3152NW for Electronic Components. Goods will be ordered as and when required via eMarketplace, with no guaranteed spend.

Procurement Information

Call off contract under framework LAB3152NW for Electronic Components. Goods will be ordered as and when required via eMarketplace, with no guaranteed spend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051279-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711100 - Electronic components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPID ELECTRONICS

Further Information

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