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title: "2867/MH Data Circuit to AMRC North West"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cadc2f19-b307-4044-862c-d74daad1d4ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 2867/MH Data Circuit to AMRC North West

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cadc2f19-b307-4044-862c-d74daad1d4ee

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "2867/MH Data Circuit to AMRC North West" was conducted by the University of Sheffield, focusing on the provision of a data circuit between its campus-based data centre and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre site near Salmesbury, Preston. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for data-transmission cables, with a contract value of £95,000. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the award being officially published on 10th May 2021. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2024. The procurement stage has now reached completion.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and data services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can fulfil the contract requirements. Companies with expertise in establishing data transmission infrastructure and maintenance services are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, benefiting from the growing demand for advanced data solutions in the educational and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield has commissioned the provision of a data circuit between it's campus based data centre and its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre site near Salmesbury, Preston. 3 years maintenance is also included. A direct award under the JISC Telecommunications Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3298c63-d879-430b-ab15-fd28ea6ed894 |
| 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 | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32581100 - Data-transmission cable

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3298c63-d879-430b-ab15-fd28ea6ed894

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3298c63-d879-430b-ab15-fd28ea6ed894
  10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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