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title: "3149/MH Network Equipment for Faculty of Social Sciences Building"
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# 3149/MH Network Equipment for Faculty of Social Sciences Building

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-898f033f-8fad-4f6c-badc-0fd641cd7bce

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking network equipment for the new Faculty of Social Sciences building under a selective procurement method, as part of a further competition using the JISC Networking Framework Agreement. The contract is valued at £332,178 and is classified under the CPV code for network equipment. The procurement process has recently been completed, with the contract period commencing on 22 December 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The tender was awarded to CDW Limited, with the published award notice dated 6 January 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the goods category, particularly those specialising in network equipment, to expand their business within the higher education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider competing in similar future procurements, especially those with relevant experience in technical installations and maintenance services, which are crucial for compatibility with existing systems.

## Notice

The University ran a further competition under the JISC Networking Framework Agreement, Lot 3, for the provision of network equipment to be delivered for future instalment into the new-build Faculty of Social Sciences building. Lot 3 was used for compatibility with existing equipment in other buildings and associated maintenance contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977a0236-c0af-445b-a008-e389c1756a1c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £332,178 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,178 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977a0236-c0af-445b-a008-e389c1756a1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977a0236-c0af-445b-a008-e389c1756a1c
  6th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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