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title: "Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme"
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# Networking Kit for Wireless Improvement Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6a1aef1-a81e-45e8-9c8c-7c093d4cbce6

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the provision of networking equipment as part of its Wireless Improvement Programme. The procurement process, which fell under the goods category, utilised a selective procurement method via a direct award from the Jisc Network Equipment framework agreement. The project's aim is to enhance the university's network capabilities by upgrading the existing network infrastructure with new equipment, access points, and wireless systems. The contract, valued at £816,604.65, is for supply only, with the integration work managed internally by the university. Logicalis UK Limited was the awarded supplier, with the procurement status marked as complete. The project is scheduled to begin on 23rd May 2025 and continue until 22nd May 2028, with deliverables expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in the IT and telecommunications sectors. SMEs and VCSEs had an opportunity to participate due to the suitability criteria. As this contract involves the supply of advanced networking equipment, businesses specialising in cutting-edge technology and IT services would have found it advantageous to compete under such a framework agreement. With a clear focus on enhancing technological infrastructure, suppliers adept in framework contracts, especially those geared towards educational institutions' needs, would notably benefit from engagements like these in the public sector.

## Notice

The University is undertaking an upgrade project to enhance its campus-wide network capabilities. This involves a comprehensive refresh of some elements of our current network equipment, access points and wireless infrastructure. A supplier has been selected via direct award through the Jisc Network Equipment framework agreement. This is a supply only contract and all integration work will be carried out internally by the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebbe0fe-9630-428e-9589-53ae17a84b63 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £816,604 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £816,604 |
| 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 | LOGICALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebbe0fe-9630-428e-9589-53ae17a84b63
- 3 Jun 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebbe0fe-9630-428e-9589-53ae17a84b63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebbe0fe-9630-428e-9589-53ae17a84b63
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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