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Border Routers including software, support and licences

Sheffield Hallam University

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03 Aug 2026 at 17:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has procured replacement border routers and associated network infrastructure for its university network perimeter in Sheffield. The requirement covers network equipment and components, including border routers, supporting hardware, software licences, implementation and professional services, training, and ongoing maintenance and support. The purpose is to replace existing border-routing infrastructure so that the University maintains a resilient, secure and fully supported network perimeter. This is primarily a goods requirement with substantial associated technology and support services. The work would suit network infrastructure providers able to supply, configure and support enterprise routers and related systems, rather than suppliers offering standalone hardware without implementation, training and managed support capability.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a further competition under Lot 2 of the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunications Framework, using a limited procedure without a prior call for competition. The contract was awarded to Logicalis UK Limited and signed on 22 June 2026. Its value is £202,566.84. The arrangement includes five years of maintenance and support, alongside the supply and implementation work. The award criterion was price. One bid was recorded for the requirement. The procurement was structured as one lot, although that lot is recorded as cancelled while the associated award remains active. No contract end date or award date is provided.

This award indicates demand from Sheffield Hallam University for secure, resilient border-routing infrastructure supported over a multi-year service period. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need enterprise network equipment capability, including replacement border routers and associated components, together with software licensing and the professional expertise to design, implement and integrate the solution. It would also need to provide user or technical training and sustain the infrastructure through planned maintenance, fault response and ongoing support. Experience delivering secure network-perimeter solutions in complex education or similarly distributed environments would strengthen a supplier’s position. The route used here shows that access to the relevant telecommunications framework, and the capacity to compete within a framework further competition, may be commercially important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Border Routers including software, support and licences

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract, following a further competition under the YPO Telecommunications Framework (Lot 2), for the supply, implementation and support of replacement border routers and associated infrastructure, including hardware, software licences, professional services, training, and five years of maintenance and support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been awarded for the supply, implementation and ongoing support of replacement border routing infrastructure and associated software licences, maintenance and professional services. Some of the University's existing border routing infrastructure requires replacement to ensure the University maintains a resilient, secure and fully supported network perimeter solution. The contract includes replacement border routers, associated hardware and software, implementation services, training, and five years of maintenance and support.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded through a compliant further competition under Lot 2 of the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunications Framework. The framework was established in accordance with the applicable public procurement regulations and provides for the award of contracts following a further competition between framework suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073401-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32422000 - Network components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,566 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Postcode Area
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

LOGICALIS UK LIMITED

Further Information

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