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title: "3001/MH AMRC North West Network Equipment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 3001/MH AMRC North West Network Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1598cef5-acd6-41fd-a0c3-2e19898822d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD as the buying organisation, seeking to acquire networking equipment under the title "3001/MH AMRC North West Network Equipment." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on network routers. The initiative is located in Sheffield, England, within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted as a selective procedure through a mini-competition under the NEUPC HENSS Framework Agreement, with the tender period closing on 6 September 2021. The award for the contract was made to SOFTCAT PLC, with a contract value of £69,777.58, and the contract period spans from 13 October 2021 to 14 October 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that qualify under the NEUPC HENSS Framework Agreement. Suppliers that specialise in networking equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete. With the increasing demand for advanced networking infrastructure, businesses can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and develop partnerships with prominent institutions like the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD.

## Notice

This was a mini-competition under the NEUPC HENSS Framework Agreement for networking equipment to be delivered to the University of Sheffield's newly built Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West, part funded by ERDF. As such, only suppliers who have qualified to be members of this framework agreement were invited to take part. No further interest or expressions of interest are required nor can be processed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfca91b-cfff-402a-8be0-ad95d471baf9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2021 - 14 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,777 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfca91b-cfff-402a-8be0-ad95d471baf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfca91b-cfff-402a-8be0-ad95d471baf9
  18th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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