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title: "Engineering & geoscience equipment"
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# Engineering & geoscience equipment

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7951e99-9788-488b-bff5-3c0e12b95f5c

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking to procure engineering and geoscience equipment, including 4G SIM card pairs and robust connectivity devices, through a tender process that has now been completed. The contract period commenced on 13 February 2018 and concluded on 30 April 2018, with the procurement stage having recently transitioned to the award phase. The procurement method classified under "Other - n/a" has been associated with goods, and the key award notice was published on 15 May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of telecommunications and technical equipment. Companies that specialise in SIM card technology and related connectivity solutions, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete in this market. With the recent completion of the tender, suppliers can look for similar upcoming opportunities within the higher education sector and beyond, fostering growth through engagement with public procurement processes.

## Notice

4G SIM Card Pairs Standard Gateway Device Robustel R3000 LG - 8 Channel LoRaWAN connectivity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d3f26a-cda3-418a-9145-8491ddf6b30e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712112 - SIM cards

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d3f26a-cda3-418a-9145-8491ddf6b30e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d3f26a-cda3-418a-9145-8491ddf6b30e
  15th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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