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Network Connectivity and Telecommunications

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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28 Jul 2026 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process for the supply and maintenance of CISCO network equipment under the title "Network Connectivity and Telecommunications". The procurement, classified under the goods category for network connectivity terminal emulation software, was carried out using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £65,193.77, was directly awarded via the YPO Framework 1229 to Logicalis UK Ltd. The regions covered by the contract include various areas within the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, initiated in an award stage, was signed on 14th July 2026 and is now active.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision and support of network and telecommunications solutions, particularly those skilled in working with CISCO equipment. Companies similar to Logicalis UK Ltd, especially those possessing a large operational scale and a capability to deliver across multiple UK regions, would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts. Such procurement processes provide growth opportunities by forming partnerships with major educational institutions and expanding market reach through strategic framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Connectivity and Telecommunications

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require supply and maintenance of CISCO Network equipment. YPO FW 1229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2. Lots 2 and 5

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Cumbria require supply and maintenance of CISCO Network equipment. YPO FW 1229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2. Lots 2 and 5

Procurement Information

Awarded via Framework-Direct award YPO - 1229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2. Lots 2 and 5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071256-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,193 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGICALIS

Further Information

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