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Infoblox Hardware, Maintenance and support

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of Infoblox hardware, maintenance, and support services. This contract, crucial for the university's core digital infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, and NTP services, is valued at GBP 390,214.53. The procurement falls under the industry category of database and operating software packages and is specific to goods. The award was given to KHIPU Networks Limited on 24th March 2026, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to its lawful alignment with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The location of service delivery is within the Sheffield region (UKE32).

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses familiar with digital infrastructure support, particularly those with expertise in maintaining and supporting Infoblox technology embedded within existing systems. SMEs with a focus on IT infrastructure and digital support services may find a similar tender advantageous as it aligns with their service capabilities. Such contracts can provide consistent revenue streams and enhance a company's footprint within the education sector, potentially leading to further engagements with public law bodies such as universities and similar institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infoblox Hardware, Maintenance and support

Notice Description

Procurement of Infoblox to cover our three foundational services, DNS, DHCP and NTP. Each of which underpins SHU's core digital infrastructure and is considered mission critical. Loss of any one of these services would result in the immediate and total disruption of digital operations across the University

Lot Information

Lot 1

Infoblox Hardware, Manintenance & Support Replacement Infoblox physical appliances Associated maintenance and support Logistics, configuration, and transition services

Procurement Information

This award is lawful under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has been awarded via a compliant framework agreement that permits direct award without reopening competition. The requirement relates to Infoblox technology embedded within the authority's existing infrastructure, which the appointed supplier is able to support in accordance with the framework terms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051521-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£390,214 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

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