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title: "3194/MH 5G Core Expansion"
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# 3194/MH 5G Core Expansion

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c2bc5bd-3383-4ec6-8f0e-237d915bc6f1

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking suppliers for its recent tender titled "3194/MH 5G Core Expansion," which falls under the wireless telecommunications systems category. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been announced on 7 January 2022, following the completion of the contract period which ran from 4 January 2022 to 3 June 2022. The contract is valued at £171,207 and was awarded under a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications, systems integration, and manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in future contracts, benefiting from the growing demand for advanced technological solutions within the education sector. Competing firms should consider leveraging partnerships or innovative approaches to stand out in a competitive bid environment.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield has previously installed a 5G Core Network into it's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre near Salmesbury. Following a tender process, a Nokia solution via Telent was procured. The funding has been made available to further expand on the existing equipment and to add an additional compatible system to be located at a nearby facility. A direct award under the G Cloud 12 framework agreement was utilised

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f1578d-4086-4e1b-ad33-dca34564909a |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,207 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,207 |
| 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 | TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f1578d-4086-4e1b-ad33-dca34564909a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f1578d-4086-4e1b-ad33-dca34564909a
  7th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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