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title: "4G Routers Wave 3"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# 4G Routers Wave 3

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed56e7a-feb0-4784-b181-d69893447a1e

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## Summary

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "4G Routers Wave 3" under the goods category, specifically for network routers. This contract, valued at £351,120, was initiated to facilitate internet access for students engaged in remote learning during the pandemic. The procurement process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 11 January 2021, and the contract commenced on 12 January 2021, with a duration extending until 31 July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT products, particularly those capable of providing networking equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar contracts, as they often aim to enhance educational resources and bridge digital divides. Companies with expertise in the provision of technology solutions that support remote learning would be especially well-suited to participate in future procurement processes of this nature.

## Notice

This contract provides 4G routers to enable students access to the internet for remote learning during the pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/905b6b53-3b2d-4089-b788-0969c9655232 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £351,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £351,120 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/905b6b53-3b2d-4089-b788-0969c9655232

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/905b6b53-3b2d-4089-b788-0969c9655232
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d95ff5a8-7037-43d2-a4ab-9b4acc1d7ef5
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