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title: "12-months Aruba Support Renewal"
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# 12-months Aruba Support Renewal

Buyer: Keele University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24e981e3-7091-438d-afd2-adfcc64530f8

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## Summary

The University of Keele procured a 12-month renewal of support for its Aruba data-network equipment. This is an IT network maintenance and support service, delivered for the university in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire (ST5 5BG). The stated purpose is to maintain support for the university’s Aruba network; the requirement is described as a renewal rather than a new installation or broader digital workplace service. The purchase was made through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. Suppliers specialising in Aruba network support and able to provide renewal services to a university customer are the closest fit.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The University of Keele used a selective call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. Bechtle Limited was selected for the support renewal at an awarded value of £53,850.74. The award date was 24 September 2026. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The original estimated value was also £53,850.74, and the submission deadline was 31 July 2026. The requirement was not divided into lots. The opportunity was marked as suitable for SMEs. No evaluation criteria are reported.

This award confirms demand at the University of Keele for ongoing support of Aruba data-network equipment, bought through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. For a future requirement of this kind, a credible competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to renew and maintain Aruba network support for a university environment, and to deliver the service through the relevant framework route. The awarded supplier was Bechtle Limited, a large business, showing that a sizeable IT supplier competed successfully; the procurement was also identified as suitable for SMEs. The commercial fit is strongest for network-support providers with Aruba expertise and the operational capacity to support an institutional customer. The requirement concerns network equipment support, rather than general IT services or network installation.

## Notice

12-months support renewal for the University via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Agreement Ref: SBS10510

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242047f5-135a-4f20-8aea-ae73e78aff8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,850 |
| 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 | Keele University |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Postcode area | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Bechtle direct Ltd. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2026 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242047f5-135a-4f20-8aea-ae73e78aff8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242047f5-135a-4f20-8aea-ae73e78aff8e
  14th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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