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UKRI 6282 - Extreme Wifi AP License Renewal

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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19 Aug 2026 at 08:35

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19 Aug 2026 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured the renewal of Extreme WiFi access-point licences, including associated software support services (CPV 72261000). The requirement supports UKRI’s wireless network by maintaining the licences needed for its Extreme WiFi access points. It is a services contract delivered across the United Kingdom. The procurement comprised one lot and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. UKRI is a central government public authority and the contracting buyer. The awarded supplier is Convergence Group, a large UK-based business. The requirement is focused on continued licensing and support for an established Extreme WiFi environment, rather than the supply of general IT services or unrelated network infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Convergence Group on 17 August 2026 through a direct award. UKRI’s stated rationale was to appoint the incumbent supplier and avoid duplicated purchases of access-point licences; the procurement was classified as relying on single-supplier technical reasons. The award value is £824,051.90 excluding VAT, or £988,862.28 including VAT. The awarded contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 August 2030. One lot was awarded, and the award is above the applicable threshold. The award concerns services and has active status. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 2 September 2026. Evaluation was therefore based on the direct-award justification rather than a competitive tender assessment.

This outcome demonstrates sustained demand from UKRI for enterprise wireless access-point licensing and software support at substantial national scale. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement would need strong technical knowledge of Extreme WiFi access-point licensing, renewal management and the support of an established network estate. Credibility would also depend on being able to maintain licence continuity, avoid duplicate or incompatible purchases, and provide dependable support across UKRI’s United Kingdom operations. Experience as an incumbent or as an authorised specialist supporting comparable Extreme environments would help a competitor address the technical continuity concerns that supported this award. SMEs were considered suitable for the requirement, so a smaller specialist provider with the necessary Extreme capability and delivery capacity could be relevant when this need returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 6282 - Extreme Wifi AP License Renewal

Notice Description

The provision of Extreme Wifi AP License Renewal

Procurement Information

Awarded to incumbent supplier to avoid duplicated purchases of AP licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e703
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£824,051 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Convergence Group

Further Information

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