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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Edinburgh as the buying organisation, with a focus on the "Network Refresh" project. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the networks industry, and is situated in Edinburgh, UK, under the region code UKM75. Significant updates include the extension of a contract with European Electronique, which involves the supply of network infrastructure, equipment, and installation services. This purchase operates on an award basis, with the procurement stage tagged as "awardUpdate" and "contractUpdate," reflecting its current status. The total value of the contract is £10,028,512, and it was initially signed on 21st June 2019. The contract has a duration of approximately 1,800 days, including the newly added services, which ensures ongoing updates and enhancements to the university's network infrastructure.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in network services and equipment. Businesses adept in network refresh projects, firewall architecture, and system configuration are well-suited to collaborate or provide subcontracting options under this contract. The long-term duration of the contract and the need for ongoing network-related goods and services present potential for stable income and partnerships. Large enterprises and SMEs in the network equipment industry, both capable of managing large-scale projects and possessing specific expertise in network upgrade infrastructures, can particularly benefit. The established relationship with European Electronique highlights opportunities for forming alliances or exploring consultancy roles for businesses striving to expand within UK higher education procurement sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Network Refresh

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has an existing contract with European Electronique for supply of network infrastucture and related services; the scope of this expressly includes firewalls & equipment. The University extends this contract to include firewall architecture, delivery hardware, installation and configuration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b62b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056746-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32420000 - Network equipment

32428000 - Network upgrade

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,028,512 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

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