---
title: "Network Core: Wi-Fi Support Extension - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Network Core: Wi-Fi Support Extension - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48.json)

## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Lancaster University for the project titled "Network Core: Wi-Fi Support Extension" has completed its award stage. This project falls within the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project is situated at Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, and utilises a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract commenced on 18th March 2026 and spans until 18th March 2028. Although the deadline for submission was set for 5th March 2026, the contract was awarded on the same day to SCC for the amount of £286,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises experienced in IT services and solutions. As an extension of HPe Aruba OEM support aimed at enhancing campus Wi-Fi, the contract is ideally suited for companies specialising in networking and IT infrastructure support. Although the procurement method adopted was selective and excludes smaller and voluntary organisations, the contract provides the selected supplier, SCC, with an excellent platform to demonstrate their capability in a high-profile academic environment, potentially leading to further opportunities in education sector contracts.

## Notice

This mini-competition is being carried out as a call-off from Networking - HE, Supply & Services (HENSS2) ITS2008NE, Lot 3. The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for an extension of our HPe Aruba OEM support for enabling campus Wi-Fi. The University reserves the right to reject bids which exceed the budget and/or carry out a review process to identify opportunities to reduce cost (value engineering). The deadline for submissions for this tender is 05/03/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6979e9-064e-4964-9747-1459020f60bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 09:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6979e9-064e-4964-9747-1459020f60bb
- 18 Mar 2026 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6979e9-064e-4964-9747-1459020f60bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6979e9-064e-4964-9747-1459020f60bb
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21bf0145-a1d1-4260-88c7-19608f585e48.json.