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title: "Provision of WAN Circuits - Version 2"
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# Provision of WAN Circuits - Version 2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ec27ee2-3c12-412a-9281-a67f90373aa3

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of WAN Circuits under a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, titled "Provision of WAN Circuits - Version 2", valued at GBP 720,950.46, has been awarded to Wavenet Limited. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2029, with the tender deadline set for March 8, 2024. The University of Southampton, based in Southampton, England, is the buying organization, aiming to establish leased WAN circuits between its campuses and remote sites.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses offering managed WAN services to universities and institutions for network infrastructure expansion. Companies with expertise in network provisioning, large-scale telecommunication services, and experience in providing managed services would be well-suited to compete. The contract not only involves the supply of WAN services but also offers a long-term commitment for ongoing network management, providing a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

## Notice

The University (of Southampton) requires the on-going need for a managed service provider to provide leased WAN (wide area network) circuits between university campuses and remote sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49dbabe5-227a-45f9-80d5-362ed106f798 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,950 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49dbabe5-227a-45f9-80d5-362ed106f798

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49dbabe5-227a-45f9-80d5-362ed106f798
  26th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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