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Gamma phone contract

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 10:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by London Metropolitan University involves the renewal of an existing telephony service, covering call charges and SIP line rental costs. This contract falls under the goods category with a specific focus on telephone connections, classified under the CPV code 32551100. The contract, titled "Gamma phone contract," has been awarded to Gamma Network Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester. The procurement method employed was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, justified as being outside the directive's legal scope. The contract is valued at £66,000 and was signed on 1st May 2026, with the entire process completed by 16th June 2026. The telephony services will be renewed across the UK, ensuring continued connectivity for the university.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, particularly those specialising in telephony and SIP line rentals. Companies with a focus on providing comprehensive telephony solutions and those experienced with academic institutions stand to benefit from such contracts. Although the procurement was completed through a direct award in this instance, understanding the requirements and building a relationship with the London Metropolitan University or similar institutions can position suppliers favourably for future opportunities. Given the scale and specific needs of the university, both large-scale enterprises and adaptable SMEs in the telecom industry can explore potential collaborative or competitive prospects in similar procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gamma phone contract

Notice Description

Renewal of existing telephony service. This will cover call charges and SIP line rental costs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of existing telephony service. This will cover call charges and SIP line rental costs

Procurement Information

This was direct awarded via a CCS framework agreement (RM6116)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056518-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

32551100 - Telephone connections

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 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
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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