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title: "(NU/1538-4) Supply of Huawei Enterprise Network Equipment Maintenance Services - 2022 - 2027"
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# (NU/1538-4) Supply of Huawei Enterprise Network Equipment Maintenance Services - 2022 - 2027

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f27b5ed-5e69-4a8c-8194-99c1b0c10a1a

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Newcastle University, which is seeking to enter a contract for the supply of Huawei Enterprise Network Equipment Maintenance Services for the period of 2022 to 2027. This contract, identified as (NU/1538-4), is classified under the services industry category with a focus on networks. The procurement method employed is a selective approach using a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 30th June 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £809,920, has a start date of 15th July 2022 and an end date of 14th July 2027, incorporating options for extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in maintenance services for network equipment, particularly those familiar with Huawei systems. Companies capable of providing comprehensive hardware and software maintenance, as well as technical support services, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The potential for contract extension also offers a longer work horizon, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their service offerings in the networking sector.

## Notice

The scope of this requirement was for the provision of Huawei Hi-Care hardware and software maintenance and related support services for Newcastle University's Huawei enterprise network infrastructure as detailed in this Invitation to Tender document, for a period of up to five years. This opportunity was only being issued to those appointed to Lot 3 Maintenance Services of the (NU/1538) Newcastle University Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for Huawei Network Equipment, Maintenance and Related Services. This contract is for an initial 24 month period, with 3 x 12 month options to extend, giving a potential of 5 years in total. Not any award value stated is the maximum possible under this contract - the actual value may be significantly less

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3c5871-e039-4b31-a867-b27ea70983fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2022 - 14 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £809,920 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3c5871-e039-4b31-a867-b27ea70983fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3c5871-e039-4b31-a867-b27ea70983fc
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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