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title: "Wired equipment Collaborative Teaching Labatory"
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# Wired equipment Collaborative Teaching Labatory

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d21f3d7-640e-4b36-9fde-c82b0defcb63

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of wired equipment for their Collaborative Teaching Laboratory. The procurement was classified under local area network goods, with a total contract value of £150,667.63. The tender period ended on 16 April 2018, and the contract commenced on 17 April 2018, running for five years until 17 April 2023. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation process due to its value falling below a certain threshold, thereby enabling an efficient and streamlined approach.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in networking equipment and educational technology. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and support services aligned with educational environments would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The contract's completion indicates a successful partnership with Prolinx Limited, highlighting the potential for collaborative ventures in upcoming projects within the academic sector.

## Notice

Wired equipment plus support for The University's Collaborative Teaching Laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88cc028d-2b51-4f65-a52d-5d60e2a33873 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2018 - 17 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,790 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32410000 - Local area network

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2018 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88cc028d-2b51-4f65-a52d-5d60e2a33873

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88cc028d-2b51-4f65-a52d-5d60e2a33873
  19th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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