---
title: "Network Data Links"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2024-07-22"
---

# Network Data Links

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4.json)

## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a public procurement process for Networking Data Links to ensure the resilience of network provision across its locations in case of faults or service breaks. This tender, categorised under "Data network management services," was conducted through a single tender action, classified as "below threshold," meaning it was a direct procurement method. The contract period started on 15 July 2023 and will end on 31 July 2024. The project location is in Norwich, at the postcode NR4 7TJ. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award notice published on 22 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the data network management sector, especially those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in network resilience solutions are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The awarded supplier, Wavenet Limited, exemplifies the type of business that benefits from such opportunities. Engaging in these procurement processes can help businesses expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering critical infrastructure services.

## Notice

Networking data links between UEA locations to ensure resilience of network provision in case of fault service break. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2179033d-f454-491a-ab1d-b7c85918cb85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315200 - Data network management services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2179033d-f454-491a-ab1d-b7c85918cb85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2179033d-f454-491a-ab1d-b7c85918cb85
  22nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4.json.