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title: "Wireless Access Points Upgrade"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2018-07-03"
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# Wireless Access Points Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8328fcde-b1c5-4783-b33d-155e68e26c88

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed a procurement process titled "Wireless Access Points Upgrade" within the network equipment industry category. This procurement, initiated through a selective method and conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement (JISC Routing and Switching Equipment, Lot 4 - Cisco), aimed to procure Cisco wireless access points. The tender period ended on 8th June 2018, and the resulting contract was awarded on 15th June 2018, with a total value of £450,000. The contract is effective from 18th June 2018 until 17th June 2022, with delivery to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of network equipment, specifically those who can provide high-quality wireless access points and related technology. Companies that specialise in telecommunications or IT infrastructure upgrade services would be particularly suited to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of large suppliers, such as British Telecommunications in this instance, indicates the potential for collaboration and the need for competitive offerings to meet the standards required by the University of Kent.

## Notice

The University of Kent is seeking a supplier to supply Cisco wireless access points and, during later phases of this project, associated wireless LAN controllers and licences may also be required. Mini Competition for Wireless access point upgrade utilising Framework Agreement JISC Routing and Switching Equipment, Lot 4 - Cisco. Run by LUPC on HE Contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2a76c5-54c8-48a6-8ae4-91c89d28219a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2018 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2a76c5-54c8-48a6-8ae4-91c89d28219a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2a76c5-54c8-48a6-8ae4-91c89d28219a
  3rd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk

## Provenance

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